As of 01 January 2018 I am officially a Major in the United States Army. The transition from company grade officer to the field grades is a pretty big deal. They don't just hand that oak leaf cluster out to anybody and this secures my retirement. Damn its good to be a gangsta.

Anyone checking out last year's chuff thread will note that it was just about this time then that the Army had told me I was selected for promotion. So did I spend an entire year waiting for the promotion they'd told me I'd earned? Yes, you're damn right I did. Slow and steady but she keeps rolling along.

Found out today that my old boss will be able to come and promote me this month. Was planning on waiting until he could make it to this area in March but I'll be pinning much sooner so yeah!

Keeping the hits rolling, I just got in some new tabletop games for the boys and me to dig into. Zombie dice is easy fun and King of Tokyo is going to be occupying a lot of our time. I'm an avid tabletop gamer but haven't added to the collection in quite a while.

I have a lot to be chuffed about so far this year.. Moved into the new house, got to take 2 weeks of my unused vacation that I was going to lose, my workload at the office dropped dramatically for a bit, and I have been able to get most of my new workshop in order and ready for the new project: the new home theater.

Before I moved in I got the heaters mounted and hooked up (40k btu gas in both garages), and I pre-wired the shop for music from the whole house audio system and got that all set up and running a few weeks ago. I had the electrician put in a bunch of outlets as well as a couple 240v outlets, and I have a whole 100a box just for the shop if I want to expand that. I spent a few days last week while on vacation building the workbench, wiring the compressor and dust collection (converted a 50A outlet to 2 20A outlets), running the dust collection lines and setting up the remote blast gates, getting the dust filtration and air hose mounted on the ceiling, upgrading lighting, building a lot of shelving, and even doing some unpacking and organizing. I still have 6 crates of tools and stuff to unpack, some cleanup to do, a little more wiring, some more shelving, storage for sheet wood, and a ton of shelves in the main garage to build, but I have 90% of the work done and the shop is functional. Got music, air, dust control, heat, about 50k lumens of light, and power.

Steal one of the gallon jugs of wine from your gas station. After you've finished the wine, melt 2 pounds of brown sugar into 3 and a half quarts of apple juice. Toss in 3 cinnamon sticks. 50 cents packet of bread yeast from the grocery store. Put a balloon over the neck of the bottle, poke a small hole in it. In two weeks, you'll be drinking your own hooch.

Steal one of the gallon jugs of wine from your gas station. After you've finished the wine, melt 2 pounds of brown sugar into 3 and a half quarts of apple juice. Toss in 3 cinnamon sticks. 50 cents packet of bread yeast from the grocery store. Put a balloon over the neck of the bottle, poke a small hole in it. In two weeks, you'll be drinking your own hooch.

After doing a 3 hour daily driving commute for just over a year and a half, my wife and I decided to become suburbanites and reduce my commute drastically. We now reside a 15 mins walk from my work. Quality of life just skyrocketed, and this is the closest Iíve ever lived to my place of employment. Iím super chuffed about getting a big portion of my life back!

Add a shot of vodka to an Angry Orchard and you've basically replicated it. I did finally pick up a hydrometer so I can measure the alcohol content. I'm not sure how that's going to end up.. I'm guessing either 3% or 15%. I seem to be able to slam a lot of it without getting too wobbly or regretting it the next day. But sure, why not, if I end up coming I'll toss a plastic bottle in my checked bag.

After doing a 3 hour daily driving commute for just over a year and a half, my wife and I decided to become suburbanites and reduce my commute drastically. We now reside a 15 mins walk from my work. Quality of life just skyrocketed, and this is the closest Iíve ever lived to my place of employment. Iím super chuffed about getting a big portion of my life back!

After doing a 3 hour daily driving commute for just over a year and a half, my wife and I decided to become suburbanites and reduce my commute drastically. We now reside a 15 mins walk from my work. Quality of life just skyrocketed, and this is the closest Iíve ever lived to my place of employment. Iím super chuffed about getting a big portion of my life back!

Congrats!

My new place is 2 min. drive from the office, but in a city you can get anywhere in 10-15 mins it isn't an extreme upgrade for me, but damn it is nice leaving for work at 7:55 and getting here with time to spare.. I could walk it in about 10 minutes, but the reality is I won't.

I would sooner shoot myself than have a 3 hour commute.. Unless I was making about a half mil a year, then it might be worth it... for a few years anyway.

That's not a workshop. There isn't sawdust or tools or various parts thrown all over the place from the 8 projects you are working on at the same time. ;)

lol, this is the "clean" picture with only about 15% of my stuff unpacked and most of the sawdust either in the dust collection bag or swept into a pile already. Give it a few weeks when I am full swing into the new theater and 18 sheets of MDF into building backer boxes and subwoofer enclosures... Each of the 6 subs will take 2 4x8 sheets each... I figure if I start really clean and organized I can make it a few weeks before I injure myself tripping over tools, scrap wood, and half built enclosures...

BTW, I already regret not spending more and pushing the wall out further. This is 18'x22' and I wish I had gone for at least 22'x22' now. I will build a shed on the other side of the wall in the summer though, and move the compressor and dust collection to it, freeing up a corner and a TON of noise...

Add a shot of vodka to an Angry Orchard and you've basically replicated it. I did finally pick up a hydrometer so I can measure the alcohol content. I'm not sure how that's going to end up.. I'm guessing either 3% or 15%. I seem to be able to slam a lot of it without getting too wobbly or regretting it the next day. But sure, why not, if I end up coming I'll toss a plastic bottle in my checked bag.

After doing a 3 hour daily driving commute for just over a year and a half, my wife and I decided to become suburbanites and reduce my commute drastically. We now reside a 15 mins walk from my work. Quality of life just skyrocketed, and this is the closest Iíve ever lived to my place of employment. Iím super chuffed about getting a big portion of my life back!

Congrats!

My new place is 2 min. drive from the office, but in a city you can get anywhere in 10-15 mins it isn't an extreme upgrade for me, but damn it is nice leaving for work at 7:55 and getting here with time to spare.. I could walk it in about 10 minutes, but the reality is I won't.

I would sooner shoot myself than have a 3 hour commute.. Unless I was making about a half mil a year, then it might be worth it... for a few years anyway.

Believe me I almost did shoot myself from that commute. It was definitely weighing heavy on our lives: a huge waste of time away from family and projects, a massive level of stress increase, and lots of money on gas let alone the mileage wear on our vehicle.

Believe me I almost did shoot myself from that commute. It was definitely weighing heavy on our lives: a huge waste of time away from family and projects, a massive level of stress increase, and lots of money on gas let alone the mileage wear on our vehicle.

I can imagine the gas was insane... The apartment I was living in while building the new house is just 3 miles from work and I was filling up every 12-14 days. I gassed up 2 weeks ago and still have over half a tank right now. More than half that fuel was used to go to Home Depot and Lowes over the last couple weeks. I don't think I have driven further than 2 miles from home/work since Christmas. It is so nice...

Not at all. We actually reduced our rent by 45% and Iím not spending $100 a week on gas anymore. San Franciscoís housing is absolutely ludicrous. Weíre happy to be in the cleaner, cheaper, safer area in Silicon Valley now.

Takes me an hour to drive 8 miles. And that's off peak traffic. It's unbelievable. If I was in better shape I'd bike it - the trail runs 2 blocks from my house, but there are some crazy dangerous intersections on the route. Then I park a mile from my office and either hoof it across multiple six lane streets... or wait 20 minutes for a shuttle.

Not at all. We actually reduced our rent by 45% and Iím not spending $100 a week on gas anymore. San Franciscoís housing is absolutely ludicrous. Weíre happy to be in the cleaner, cheaper, safer area in Silicon Valley now.

Wow interesting. I would have thought that getting closer to Silicon Valley would have been more expensive. :dizzy:

Not at all. We actually reduced our rent by 45% and Iím not spending $100 a week on gas anymore. San Franciscoís housing is absolutely ludicrous. Weíre happy to be in the cleaner, cheaper, safer area in Silicon Valley now.

Wow interesting. I would have thought that getting closer to Silicon Valley would have been more expensive. :dizzy:

Donít get me wrong, itís still expensive in the Bay Area, but at least in Silicon Valley itís just regular expensive rather than trust-fund-baby expensive. Plus you get more bang for the buck here. We upgraded our living space by 30% along with paying 45% less.

We pay $1,450/mo for 2,600 sq ft. It feels high but.... hey.. I only hear gunshots 2-3 times a month.

I'm only on the fringe of the SF Bay area and $1450/mo will get you a studio or if lucky a 1 bd room. ~500 sq/ft maybe. It's $3K+ for 2600 sq ft.

It's kind of the opposite here.. I was paying $1700/mo for a 1300 sq ft apartment on the edge of town in a desirable location (high for this city). I could find a similar apartment downtown for around $700/mo. But living downtown here is living in the slums. My new place only costs me $1400/mo for 3900 sq ft., but I had to put down my life savings to get it down to that. My last house was costing me $1k/mo for ~2300 sq ft. I could have rented that old house out for around $1800/mo if I had kept it, but it was 50 years old and despite a full renovation and tons of upgrades, it had 50 year old house problems that I got sick of dealing with.

Hey LeChuck congrats on the promotion to Major. What division of the army are you in? I had a buddy who got promoted to Colonel recently in the EOD division. But I remember when he got promoted to Major, it was a big deal.

As for the commute topic, I can relate too. For 17 years, I commuted for over an hour each way to work, before finally deciding 6 years ago to move closer. I spent tons of $$ on tolls and gas, not to mention mileage on car. Sure it was cheaper for the house, but the other expenses to commute negated that. Plus I spent a lot of time travelling.

Now I'm now only a 10 minute drive to my job. The rent prices are pretty high here, but I don't spend money on gas and tolls and such and I actually get to have more time with my family (and the hobby). Eventually I bought my place (2 years ago) and I pay about $1,100 mortgage for 2,048 square feet. That's saying a lot (in CT where it's damn expensive to live) since I could easily rent my place out for $3,000 a month since I'm near everything and only a short train ride to Manhattan. The only downside is I don't have a garage to work on my games. But I do have a backyard - It's just a pain to move everything outside all the time. But in 2 years, I'm going to buy a house with a garage and pay the mortgage with the rent I'm getting from this place. :applaud:

Lastly, I'm super chuffed that USA Today is coming over today with a film crew to shoot a story on how my fiancee survived post-partum pre-eclampsia that led to a brain aneurism in the summer of 2016 (shortly after giving birth to our daughter). She is 100% recovered and doctors are stumped on how she not only survived, but made a full recovery without any side effects.

All in all, I'm thankful every day for what I have. And I'm feeling chuffed in the new year.

I donít know if I should blame Trump and his associated drama or Hurricane Harvey but this year has been a dud on the party front thus far. Our New Years party was down by half and people were antisocial. I went to an annual pinball party last night at a huge private collection - crowd was much smaller and kept to themselves. Iíve talked to other friends in the surrounding area and theyíre reporting similar.

However, it is warm enough in Houston that Iím tanning my flab right now, so it ainít all bad. Enjoy your igloos, snow bitches.

Necro-ing my old account and coming back into the hobby after several years away from my cabs. Last time I was working on my games was mid-2011, while I was in the summer between my freshman and sophomore years of college. Since then, my cabs were moved and stored, went through a 6 inch flood, and moved again. They need a fair amount of TLC, but nothing I hadn't already done once before!

Since those last posts around here, I've graduated, switched jobs twice within my field of choice into a comfortable wage, gotten engaged to my girlfriend of nearly 7 years, adopted a dog, and am actively working on sealing the deal on a house down the street with plenty of room to re-restore and rebuild my basement arcade! I've got a soft promise of a promotion this year and an IOU from the fiance for one pin with a value similar to her engagement ring :laugh:

Weird to be back - I wasn't terribly social, but I definitely knew some names and faces around the forum. The majority of my posts and restores were from high school! Feels like a lifetime ago, but I'm really excited to get back into this. Nice to see that this place is still alive and healthy!

Just found out that Hakko is donating a brand new FR-300 desoldering tool to me for my Youtube channel. Been working hard and talking to their marketing department the last couple of weeks trying to get them to sponsor it.

Hey now, it was 31 when I was driving around earlier. One car had slid around and smashed into the barriers on a bridge. Someone else added insult to injury and apparently tore off their front end driving around them. Major road at noon. No owners, police cars, or tow truck in sight. I was grateful I drive a small car.

And youíre laughing now, but how many kids and old people die in your town when it gets above 95?

For those in the south, this weather means emergency travel only, stocking up on bottled water, calling friends to make sure their heat worked and they didn't freeze to death, etc.For us "northerners" it means we should wear our "big coat".

To my knowledge no one has died of heat related issues in Michigan over the past year. Could be wrong. On a side note I thought The Day After Tomorrow was a documentary about Michigan weather until I saw Dennis Quaid starring in it.

I took all the remnants of juice, combined into approximately a pint in a half gallon jug. Added enough sugar to get it to a potential 20%, and mixed in yeast nutrient and distillers yeast. It takes a LOT of sugar to get to a potential 20%. Anyway, used a soldering iron to burn a hole in the plastic cap and shoved in an airlock. Should only take a few days to ferment.

The cure for methanol poisoning is ethanol. You don't "accidentally make" methanol, it's present in homemade booze but negated by the ethanol. Only an issue if you distill it over a flame and don't toss out the first jug. Not an issue with freeze distillation.

Met the brew master from 8th Wonder today at the home brew store. It was weird, they couldnít sell or serve beer, but could nod at the cold cans of their product and empty cups sitting on the counter. My buddy bought a Fermentasaurus. Weíre leveling everything up.

Your state is like 5 miles wide. How short can that drive possibly get?

At it narrowest its 9 miles wide, so thats a great guess!I live in Delaware but I currently work in Pennsylvania , now I'll live and work in the same state, hence the shorter commute. Its still going to suck because I'll be on the only major highway right at 5pm every day. Good news for you guys is, I probably wont be on the forums very much during the day.

Not really. TNG is one of the most popular pinball tables of all time. The fact that you don't know that.... You can like the older tables all you want, but they didn't sell nearly as well as the DMD based machines of the 90's

You can chill, help me adjust the switches on Comet, and figure out why the Star Gate ramps on SFII are still functionally retarded. It'll be a blasty blast! And more Zapcon money!

There's like 10 switches on the playfield on Comet. Chop, chop.

As for the ramps, you probably need to take apart the solenoid mechanisms and clean them. Gottlieb machines of that era are way overbuilt and maintenance should be easy. You might also be having problems with their weird smart switches, but those can be replaced with regular leaf switches. If they do anything at all, then your logic and wiring are good.

Another thing to look at might be switches (or optos? Can't remember what it used..) further down the ramp. Your ball enters the ramp, hits a switch, starts up a sound/animation, and as it goes down the ramp it'll trigger a second switch to let the game know you've successfully completed the shot. If that isn't happening, your stargate ramps are going to act up. Williams 90s games usually had a third switch halfway down the ramp but Gottlieb/DE only had them at entrance and exit.

My Comet issue is that after the swap, I had to adjust everything (all the extra layers of clear made everything taller than a 30 yr old PF) , and for the most part they are golden, but the tolerances are so tight that sometimes the flipper shakes the machine enough to trigger the "1986" switches. That and Im missing 1 of those things that keeps the switch arm from sliding off the game, I might just put the one I have on the inside and a dab of hot glue on the outside to keep it in place.

SFII has just been a nightmare. I replaced the full assemblies on both ramps including coils, even replaced the factory board with a Rotten Dog replacement, and there's still fuckery afoot. Good news is my LW3 baords should be back any day now!

Not really. TNG is one of the most popular pinball tables of all time. The fact that you don't know that.... You can like the older tables all you want, but they didn't sell nearly as well as the DMD based machines of the 90's

You clearly have no idea what I do, or do not know. And should probably stop assuming so.

The golden era of pinball was long over before DMD came around.

When talking about "popular" pins... STTNG is never brought up. It's good, I enjoy it. But it is not nearly as popular as TAF, MM, TZ, etc...

I did see a STTNG rotting away in a forest in Leadville, CO several years ago... Naff.

Not really. TNG is one of the most popular pinball tables of all time. The fact that you don't know that.... You can like the older tables all you want, but they didn't sell nearly as well as the DMD based machines of the 90's

You clearly have no idea what I do, or do not know. And should probably stop assuming so.

The golden era of pinball was long over before DMD came around.

When talking about "popular" pins... STTNG is never brought up. It's good, I enjoy it. But it is not nearly as popular as TAF, MM, TZ, etc...

I did see a STTNG rotting away in a forest in Leadville, CO several years ago... Naff.

Sorry man, but if you don't hear your pinball friends talking about TNG then find new friends. Just doing a random google search: https://pinside.com/pinball/top-100 (https://pinside.com/pinball/top-100) I believe it's up there in one of the top selling machines of all time as well. If you don't like it then that is fine, but it is an objectively popular table, meaning you are in the minority so please don't pretend that it isn't popular.

Sorry man, but if you don't hear your pinball friends talking about TNG then find new friends. Just doing a random google search: https://pinside.com/pinball/top-100 (https://pinside.com/pinball/top-100) I believe it's up there in one of the top selling machines of all time as well. If you don't like it then that is fine, but it is an objectively popular table, meaning you are in the minority so please don't pretend that it isn't popular.

There you have it folks, narcissism at it's core. Howard's school of friendships: if they don't agree with your tastes, get rid of them. ::)

Besides, the TNG pin isn't even in the top-10 and not worth talking about.

Sorry man, but if you don't hear your pinball friends talking about TNG then find new friends. Just doing a random google search: https://pinside.com/pinball/top-100 (https://pinside.com/pinball/top-100) I believe it's up there in one of the top selling machines of all time as well. If you don't like it then that is fine, but it is an objectively popular table, meaning you are in the minority so please don't pretend that it isn't popular.

Popularity...

STTNG had just under 12k machines produced... 25 years ago.MM had 4k machined produced... 21 years ago.

Using the link you've provided...MM has over 1400 reviews. STTNG has 770 reviews. Half as many... There are just over 1450 STTNG machines on Pinside's pinmap, and around 1250 original MM machines. STTNG has suffered much higher casualties to time than MM has.

I'll walk up and play any STTNG I see in the wild. I enjoy the table. But it is far from popular, when there are well over 20 other titles that have more people taking time to review the machine.

You don't hear of a STTNG remake happening... because it's not popular.

Deadlifted 315lbs today. I think that means I could lift most of you now.

Fantastic! I'm all about anybody who makes time to worship in the holy house of GAINS!

Been working on my strength and speed both. No big numbers to put up yet, but I am dropping quarter miles in 1:30-1:35. Lifting is mostly cross functional stuff but starting to work on the ol'V to get ready for summer

I started in May last year and was struggling with 80lbs. So when you start at ground zero, at least thereís a lot of progress. I aspire to the 1,000 pound club. Probably take another year. :embarassed:

I have recently had body strength on my mind as I have been doing some projects that require some muscle. In my 20's and 30's I regularly worked with sheets of MDF (100-120 lbs per sheet). I could grab a sheet, carry it to a saw, and prop it up and rip it without help. A couple weeks ago I picked up 10 sheets for my theater project and I struggled to even help my son lift them in and out of the truck. I could barely drag them around the shop let alone pick one up! And I picked up some 5/8 drywall, and the two sheet stacks are crazy heavy, and even with help I was struggling. Again in my youth I was tasked with moving an 8 foot high stack of 4x12 5/8 drywall and I moved it all by myself, two sheets at a time. Today I couldn't even lift one of those sheets without help. And I am not that old!

The last few times I had to dead lift something over a couple hundred pounds I hurt my back, or shoulder, or some muscle or joint. Any more the thought of going to lift things on purpose makes me sick to my stomach, I can't even think about going to a gym to lift stuff.

Had the chance last night to have dinner with my homie Rablack97 (heís in town for a work thing). We picked up a tipsy Jawhn, had some sammiches, then went to Cobra Arcade Bar where I watched Rodney school youngins. Good stuff!!!

Garth puts on a hell of a show. And he is sort of "the guy" when it comes to modern country music (36 top ten hits since 1989), so it's his to butcher. :)

He came to Billings (pop 100k) and sold out 5 shows over one weekend (~18k people per show). I went to the last one, which started at 6:30pm, and he said he would play all night if the audience wanted since he didn't have another show for a few days, and I left at 11pm and heard that he played til 1 am... I gotta give him some respect for that.

On the other hand, his band was diverse, and his lyrics aren't preachy or chest thumping patriotic....

:dunno

Garth Brooks simultaneously revolutionized and ruined modern country music. Injecting a bit of rock/pop into his sound works, because he's great. It doesn't for everyone else because they suck. I like old Garth and I don't like country.

Heh, I've got a half dozen or so of those around here somewhere. I keep saying I'll use them for a project, but so far they just sit in the parts bin. They aren't NOS though.... I pulled them off of old control panels.

Already booked and paid for in full the annual vacation - 3 weeks of Orlando sunshine in late Sep, early Oct. Direct flights from the UK, Good hotel on Idrive, Car rental, 2 Bags Hold luggage each. And all for less cost than I was expecting.

Already booked and paid for in full the annual vacation - 3 weeks of Orlando sunshine in late Sep, early Oct. Direct flights from the UK, Good hotel on Idrive, Car rental, 2 Bags Hold luggage each. And all for less cost than I was expecting.

Already booked and paid for in full the annual vacation - 3 weeks of Orlando sunshine in late Sep, early Oct. Direct flights from the UK, Good hotel on Idrive, Car rental, 2 Bags Hold luggage each. And all for less cost than I was expecting.

Sounds like you're gonna need some Groupons.

:cheers:

Almost undoubtedly :) Unless of course they have changed their terms and conditions again. :laugh2: :laugh2: I'll most likely be in contact sometime in July as most of them only last about 3 months :)

Im chuffed, the MultiMVS I bought back on December 7th finally showed up.

Its like the 161 in 1 cart except you can change dips, makes your 1 slot into a 3 slot mobo, and its not 40% KOF bootlegs.I forgot how terrible I am at WindJammers, and how much I love the Dog chasing the Frisbee on the beach mini game

Is that maxing or for rep? My back is too important and fuckered up for maxing. Iím repping 225x8 for 4 sets on the regular. My goal for May is to be doing that at 315.

I also abandoned the straight bar long ago. That way lie injuries. Hex bar only for this buckaroo.

My lifting buddy just hit 295 this past week. The universe shivered. His max in Iraq when we were all young dumb and full of *the Holy Spirit* (heís a Chaplain) was 405. But thatís a young mans game, ainít nobody got time for that.

At 225, I usually do 4 sets of 7 reps. Guy that trained me wasnít fan of single max lifts. Deadlifts and squats every damn day with that guy. Now that Iíve sent him back to his home planet Mexico, Iím working more on upper body. Bench press and bicep curl weights are pathetic.

I know an ex NFL player in his 70s that deadlifts 500lb several times a week. Keeps my ego in check.

At 225, I usually do 4 sets of 7 reps. Guy that trained me wasnít fan of single max lifts. Deadlifts and squats every damn day with that guy. Now that Iíve sent him back to his home planet Mexico, Iím working more on upper body. Bench press and bicep curl weights are pathetic.

I know an ex NFL player in his 70s that deadlifts 500lb several times a week. Keeps my ego in check.

Doing a couple of things I haven't gotten around to yet. I soft-modded the PSP and re-flashed my Saturn's pro action replay. Still gotta do the Vita and then I'll tackle the problem of my super everdrive and ed64 having funky carts shells and the pro action replay being grey on an all black console. Hopefully I'll have another burst of energy to get it done as I haven't been too well lately.

I met with a kitchen planner today. She is going to give me some advice on how to design my new kitchen. This has me chuffed for multiple reasons.

1. My kitchen is decent sized, but it is walled off from the rest of the house. I am going to knock down two walls and open the kitchen up into the living room.2. I love demolition work.3. The new kitchen / living room is going to include a dozen new arcade cabinets (acquired over time), and two gaming tables for board games and card games.4. My appliances are dated. One oven in my double oven hasn't worked in years. My electric range is all beat up. My refrigerator is too small.

I have a lot of gatherings at my house. This is an improvement I should have done years ago.

April is a chufftastic month for me. I am psyched for Zapcon and the Midwest Gaming Classic.

I didn't mind my enclosed kitchen until I started entertaining lots of people regularly. I usually cook for my guests because I enjoy it. My friends end up crowding into the kitchen to talk. Opening up the kitchen will solve that problem for me.

I didn't mind my enclosed kitchen until I started entertaining lots of people regularly. I usually cook for my guests because I enjoy it. My friends end up crowding into the kitchen to talk. Opening up the kitchen will solve that problem for me.

They will just go and find a different closed off room to gather in.. like the laundry room or something.

Yeah I don't get it either. Stove, Fridge, Sink and a little bit of counter space... that's all you need. I'd rather have smallish kitchens and bathrooms to leave more room for living rooms... you know, the place where people are actually supposed to be during the day.

Me too. Since I started in this hobby in 2010, this is the one game that Iíve always wanted to own. The stars just aligned for me. I also have great friends in this hobby. The Phoenix crew is the best.

My friends threw a baby shower for me this past sunday, it was more or less "lets see how drunk we can get Ian." I still feel like ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---... But I got a Color DMD for the Black Rose!

Finally designed a hinge for those massive slabs of glass in the world of Nintendo cabinet that works! Glass is spot-on now with the hinges butting the glass doors directly against the side glass. I'm still amazed that there isn't a commercial solution out there for a 90 degree butt hinge for glass. According to my file dates that only took me 6 months. *grumble grumble* Anyway it's done so I can finally move on to finish work. I've got parts printing as we speak.

Oh my :o....That quite the elaborate project, cant really see the hinges, but very very cool.... As for beings all chuffed, Jenn is all dancey with excitement , my NEW Playfield, will be here tomorrow!!!

You know, when I got into this hobby you could get cabinets for a little bit of nothing but I was a kid and didn't have any money. Now anything halfway interesting starts at 1k.

Same here. It makes me sad to think about all the deals I passed on years ago. Same goes with PCBs. Back then, If I had known my cabinets better, I could have had a killer collection just by farming out the converted cabs that went for nothing and buying their PCB on ebay.

You know, when I got into this hobby you could get cabinets for a little bit of nothing but I was a kid and didn't have any money. Now anything halfway interesting starts at 1k.

Same here. It makes me sad to think about all the deals I passed on years ago. Same goes with PCBs. Back then, If I had known my cabinets better, I could have had a killer collection just by farming out the converted cabs that went for nothing and buying their PCB on ebay.

I remember looking on eBay in the early 2000s and seeing a ďMACROSS PLUS JAMMA PCB!!1!Ē for $50. I didnít know what was so I passed. You could get almost 10 times that amount for it now.

$25 shipped used to be my limit on JAMMA PCBs, and I had a decent collection. Held onto them a few years, got over the delusions and switched to MAME, and made a decent profit flipping them. Makes me sick to see what some of them sell for now. :lol Pinball's even worse than I could have possibly imagined and I already got in when prices were shooting up. Couldn't afford to buy my own WCS 94 at today's prices. :-\

Yeah. I love pinball and I don't know if I will ever break into that market. It is just too expensive.

If youíre handy and patient you can rebuild and flip your way up to some pretty decent pins. 800-1k initial investment and repair costs spread over months as hobby expenditures. I usually make 500-1000 on pin flips. Itís amazig what you can do to the price just by making all the lights work.

If youíre handy and patient you can rebuild and flip your way up to some pretty decent pins. 800-1k initial investment and repair costs spread over months as hobby expenditures. I usually make 500-1000 on pin flips. Itís amazig what you can do to the price just by making all the lights work.

Awesome that you'd volunteer to fix my bad wear spot on my T2 when you move to DC. I appreciate it. I'll buy you some beer for your time.

OMG, listen to you boys, All like RIP in here.... Firstly, don't forget these games were 3-5K back in the day all NIB, think of the coin /op guy that had to shell that out before inflation went like it did, When $5.00 could buy you 2 gals of gas, a soda, a pack of smokes, and still leave change left over for afternoon games at the local pizza place.....But heres the thing, you CAN still get games, it takes some creative visions to be sure but they are still everywhere, relatively cheap ( And heres a hint, its NOT craigslist) too much competition, cant even get there before its gone.... And caveat emptor, be quite sure of what it is you seek to possess.

Oh, shut it. I've been hearing that "it's out there, you're just looking in the wrong place!" shtick for almost 20 years. Thrifty nickle, ebay, craig's list, and countless others I've forgotten are always deemed the 'wrong' place. Is there a conference where you people teach other all these stupid just-so stories?

I'm with Jim. The only time I get good deals is when I buy from someone I've dealt with before and have a good rapport with. Occasionally I'll get a cab from a friend of a friend that just wanted to get rid of it. Every time I try to sell something everyone tries to lowball me, both pins and vids. Open Ice was my last "restore" , time to clean house.

I'm down to 5 vids and 3 pins, if things go right, I could be down to 3 and 3 by next week end! I'm a little conflicted on which 2 of the 3 pins I'm going to keep. (Comet, T2, LW3)

Oh, shut it. I've been hearing that "it's out there, you're just looking in the wrong place!" shtick for almost 20 years. Thrifty nickle, ebay, craig's list, and countless others I've forgotten are always deemed the 'wrong' place. Is there a conference where you people teach other all these stupid just-so stories?

This ^

Unless you are a jobless person aimlessly driving around town on your cell phone refreshing Criagslist every single day...then there are ZERO deals left in this world.

The competition to score even a "fair price" is so fierce that I have given up imagining that I'll ever get a "deal".

These days... it's hard enough to even find the game you actually want with "cash in hand"....let alone find a deal. LOL

At this point, I've just resigned myself to the fact that I'll be satisfied if I can get anything (literally anything) for less than $700 anymore.

I've realized there are a LOT of hoarders in this hobby....and when you actually convince them to finally let go of their 4th Galaga machine....they are gonna make you pay for it.

Deals are out there, but they are like a white rhino so you can't depend on them. It's why I was amazed with my pick-n-pay hauls last year for console stuff.... some of the deals weren't great, but the fact that I could get ANYTHING for a half decent price was amazing to me. You've got to keep in mind that I was available on Friday mornings as well.... if I weren't then I wouldn't have found anything as you literally had to be one of the first people through the door at 7 am.

Oh please, Jenn just bought a game two weeks ago (8 ball) with a monitor in it even. And it only cost 50.00, (and a 8 gal keg), for the mover boys, to haul it up out the basement for me, Don't know if it even works yet,....And that deal came to me, I don't even go look for them anymore, got Wayyyyyy too many already,..... They are still out there, though, and got to agree with Howard on this.

Oh, shut it. I've been hearing that "it's out there, you're just looking in the wrong place!" shtick for almost 20 years. Thrifty nickle, ebay, craig's list, and countless others I've forgotten are always deemed the 'wrong' place. Is there a conference where you people teach other all these stupid just-so stories?

This ^

Unless you are a jobless person aimlessly driving around town on your cell phone refreshing Criagslist every single day...then there are ZERO deals left in this world.

The competition to score even a "fair price" is so fierce that I have given up imagining that I'll ever get a "deal".

These days... it's hard enough to even find the game you actually want with "cash in hand"....let alone find a deal. LOL

At this point, I've just resigned myself to the fact that I'll be satisfied if I can get anything (literally anything) for less than $700 anymore.

I've realized there are a LOT of hoarders in this hobby....and when you actually convince them to finally let go of their 4th Galaga machine....they are gonna make you pay for it.

I drug a lot of ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- up from Colorado from CL back in the day. Quite a few freebies... Including a fully working Asteroids. Most I ever paid for a non-pin game from Colorado was $170 for Gorf I won on ebay. Pulled two Skeeball machines from Leadville for $200. Sorry VJ... I took a lot of the low hanging fruit back in the day... Well, not sorry. >:D

Oh, shut it. I've been hearing that "it's out there, you're just looking in the wrong place!" shtick for almost 20 years. Thrifty nickle, ebay, craig's list, and countless others I've forgotten are always deemed the 'wrong' place. Is there a conference where you people teach other all these stupid just-so stories?

This ^

Unless you are a jobless person aimlessly driving around town on your cell phone refreshing Criagslist every single day...then there are ZERO deals left in this world.

The competition to score even a "fair price" is so fierce that I have given up imagining that I'll ever get a "deal".

These days... it's hard enough to even find the game you actually want with "cash in hand"....let alone find a deal. LOL

At this point, I've just resigned myself to the fact that I'll be satisfied if I can get anything (literally anything) for less than $700 anymore.

I've realized there are a LOT of hoarders in this hobby....and when you actually convince them to finally let go of their 4th Galaga machine....they are gonna make you pay for it.

I drug a lot of ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- up from Colorado from CL back in the day. Quite a few freebies... Including a fully working Asteroids. Most I ever paid for a non-pin game from Colorado was $170 for Gorf I won on ebay. Pulled two Skeeball machines from Leadville for $200. Sorry VJ... I took a lot of the low hanging fruit back in the day... Well, not sorry. >:D

Oh please, Jenn just bought a game two weeks ago (8 ball) with a monitor in it even. And it only cost 50.00, (and a 8 gal keg), for the mover boys, to haul it up out the basement for me, Don't know if it even works yet,....And that deal came to me, I don't even go look for them anymore, got Wayyyyyy too many already,..... They are still out there, though, and got to agree with Howard on this.

Yeah, so how can we magically get all these great deals? I've gotten some really ---fouled up beyond all recognition--- up cabs and I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty but my last stint in dealing with a new guy had him wanting 800 for a pile of wood that used to be a galaga cab, along with untested board, power supply, and monitor, no controls or coin door/mechs.

Not to mention Yots, We were talking about finding good deals in the wild, Not pick of the litter premium at some phoenix vender love fest.... Re, Malenko, What has always worked well for me, Is, knowing how to be a good buyer. folks know what they have, but you don't know what they have access to, (or hidden in the garage) So next time you try to lowball someone think Just think what would Jennifer do? ::).... And then get out of the way, and start loading the truck.

Not to mention Yots, We were talking about finding good deals in the wild, Not pick of the litter premium at some phoenix vender love fest.... What has always worked well for me, Is, knowing how to be a good buyer. folks know what they have, but you don't know what they have access to, (or hidden in the garage) So next time you try to lowball someone think.... Just think man.

I got my 720 last week for $0. I donít need your advice on how to deal with people, lady.

Don't know what a 720 is toad, whats that some dope thing?.... ALL games are desirable, some people would be grateful for a cab, any cab.... And when that dumb game to your upper crust snob, finds a good home Jennifer will see they get what they want.....D/bag.

Don't know what a 720 is toad, whats that some dope thing?.... ALL games are desirable, some people would be grateful for a cab, any cab.... And when that dumb game to your upper crust snob, finds a good home Jennifer will see they get what they want.....D/bag.

Ok, Iím done with you. You just want to hear yourself talk.

You donít know me, you donít know my history, you donít know what I do with restoring games. Iíve saved games from dumpsters. So keep assuming things, lady. Weíre finished here.

Re, Malenko, What has always worked well for me, Is, knowing how to be a good buyer. folks know what they have, but you don't know what they have access to, (or hidden in the garage) So next time you try to lowball someone think Just think what would Jennifer do? ::).... And then get out of the way, and start loading the truck.

---fudgesicle--- you for implying I low ball. Why don't you roll your candy ass out to Delaware , and show me how its done. If you consider $800 for a pile of *untested* Galaga parts a deal, well then maybe the reason I'm not getting deals is because I know what a deal is and you don't.Lets have a litmus test, this a deal to you?:https://delaware.craigslist.org/vgm/d/area-51-arcade-game/6550145690.html

The landscape is littered with beat up conversion cabs with no monitors for $500+ , LCD powered "custom built" ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- boxes running padnora's boxes for 2 grand, and non working EM pins for 2 arms and half a leg.

720 is a pretty well known skateboarding game with a medium res monitor. Personally, not a fan, but its Yotsie's grail, so good for him. I'd rather have a silkworm and someone to play it with me :)

Iím also restoring a Dynamo. This one has been a great learning experience in regards to learning how to resurface. It will be making an appearance at ZapCon as Yie-Ar Kung Fu. I have eventual plans for it, though, post-show.

Iím also restoring a Dynamo. This one has been a great learning experience in regards to learning how to resurface. It will be making an appearance at ZapCon as Yie-Ar Kung Fu. I have eventual plans for it, though, post-show.

Iím also restoring a Dynamo. This one has been a great learning experience in regards to learning how to resurface. It will be making an appearance at ZapCon as Yie-Ar Kung Fu. I have eventual plans for it, though, post-show.

I love Crazy King. Moreso than Donkey Kong, in fact. This machine is going to get some love so it looks like a dedicated Cabaret and not the nasty bootleg that it is. I recreated the marquee art to make it fit, for example.

Don't know what a 720 is toad, whats that some dope thing?.... ALL games are desirable, some people would be grateful for a cab, any cab.... And when that dumb game to your upper crust snob, finds a good home Jennifer will see they get what they want.....D/bag.

Ok, Iím done with you. You just want to hear yourself talk.

You donít know me, you donít know my history, you donít know what I do with restoring games. Iíve saved games from dumpsters. So keep assuming things, lady. Weíre finished here.

I don't need to know you, or your history, I can see in the pics your tape lines are crooked, your sandpaper was gummed up and left uneven scratch marks, Cabs were not painted grey as an undercoat,(that will leave a grey bullseye someday when it gets scratched or dinged, Digging a cab out of the garbage doesn't automatically give you credibility, that's not even your game (Id be embarrassed as a friend/customer to see that splashed all over on the interwebs) probably spray cans anyway, And little thought to the fact a real restoration will outlive you into the future.

That's good stuff. I have a few power supplies in need of similar treatment. Thanks.

I normally donít spend this much time on a power supply, but a) Iíve never seen one this corroded before and b) it IS my 720 after all. Iím going to do a complete teardown and restoration of this game. Iíve grown to embrace patina, but not on this one. :)

Of course I do, From humble beginnings, to the awesome you see today,....I know what he up against(multiple game on a timeline), I know the frustration of success, I know what hes capable of doing, I know I wont sleep until that last pic comes over the wire and I also know hes not trashing some old game I found, But needing some of Jenns horrible mouth to drive this to the finish line....Yes I would fall on the sword for a friend.

Hey howard, I was cruising my FB feed the other day, oh must have been on Sundayish and I saw somebody post a video of their FiFjr build on Carolina Arcade page...all confused to ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- about what the game was doing. Must have been because of Easter ;) I lol'd and thought of you.

Hey howard, I was cruising my FB feed the other day, oh must have been on Sundayish and I saw somebody post a video of their FiFjr build on Carolina Arcade page...all confused to ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- about what the game was doing. Must have been because of Easter ;) I lol'd and thought of you.

Got the black parts of the Dynamo painted. Some of the restoration masters whose advice I respect have taught me to use a dark primer when painting dark colors on the cabinet to really make the dark parts deeper. White paint or a lighter primer tends to poke through.

Never heard the term "restoration masters" before but regardless they were not wrong, Personally I use a clear interlocked and no primer but that's just old habits....Love the lights late into the night, Go Yots Go! :applaud:

Hey howard, I was cruising my FB feed the other day, oh must have been on Sundayish and I saw somebody post a video of their FiFjr build on Carolina Arcade page...all confused to ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- about what the game was doing. Must have been because of Easter ;) I lol'd and thought of you.

Listen, I've gotta have my fun too. Some of my older front-ends used to snow on Christmas and became "possessed" on Halloween. Good times.

I have a Naomi with a Netdimm that Iím not using yet. Want to make a multiracer, but not sure if I have the right cables.

All you need is a JVS IO board, I'd suggest the Sega IO , ver 2 or 3. With a NetDimm that'd get you Crazy Taxi, Jambo Safari, F355, Faster Than Speed, and Maximum Speed. 18 Wheeler wont work it either has a funny wheel or weird gear pinouts.

If you upgrade your Naomi1 to a Naomi 2, then you can add Initial D 1,2,3 and Club Kart. Though all 4 of those really require the card reader to fully enjoy.

this one does. The Pengo unfortunately does not.I will fix that. I plan on upgrading the Pengo to a LCD and a Pandoras Box soon.I also want to build a six player control panel to bolt to the front of it.

Because LCD's are better. I figure I will mount it horizontally. There aren't any vertical 6 player games. Is 37 buttons per player enough? I know players 3,4,5, and 6 probably only need 26 buttons each so I can save some money there. I will need the extra cash for the power supply required to light up all 189 buttons.

Because LCD's are better. I figure I will mount it horizontally. There aren't any vertical 6 player games. Is 37 buttons per player enough? I know players 3,4,5, and 6 probably only need 26 buttons each so I can save some money there. I will need the extra cash for the power supply required to light up all 189 buttons.

Because LCD's are better. I figure I will mount it horizontally. There aren't any vertical 6 player games. Is 37 buttons per player enough? I know players 3,4,5, and 6 probably only need 26 buttons each so I can save some money there. I will need the extra cash for the power supply required to light up all 189 buttons.

What do you think this is? Amateur hour? My 150 gallon fish tank is on the right edge of this picture. I have 4 adult koi. It is going to be a tight fit, but I think I can make it work. I didn't think I had to mention the fish tank. It is just assumed in a standard arcade build.

I thought you were all about INNOVATION a fish tank in a cab some "been there done that" entry level rookie ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---. I thought you were going to have fishtanks in both cabs, and some sort of tube for the fish to swim back and forth between the candy and the pengo, LED lit of course!

With that out of the way, I really like the OK baby cabs and would love to own one.

I didn't realize the Pandora's boxes would output 15khz.... cool beans. They keep lowering the price on those all-in-one control panels and I'll end up being one of those idgits that "just buys it". Kind of sucks that our hobby has morphed into a marketable product.

Everything about this hobby is a marketable product... Joysticks, buttons, random ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- nobody really needs. Hell, the ---smurfing--- games were made as marketable products... Consumerism...

No man that's not what I'm talking about. When I first got into this hobby the closest thing to a consumer level product were keyboard encoders like the i-pac and they had just came out. If you wanted a mame/emulation setup you either converted a cab or built one and you would get zero help from the industry. So it was a hobby... building the cabinet and setting it up was the hobby. Now there are commercial front-ends, patreon funded emulators, ready made arcade sticks and now stuff like Pandora where you essentially just buy a turn-key mame setup.

It's at a point to where it isn't necessarily cost-effective to even bother doing things from scratch anymore. So there isn't much hobby left in the hobby.

No man that's not what I'm talking about. When I first got into this hobby the closest thing to a consumer level product were keyboard encoders like the i-pac and they had just came out. If you wanted a mame/emulation setup you either converted a cab or built one and you would get zero help from the industry. So it was a hobby... building the cabinet and setting it up was the hobby. Now there are commercial front-ends, patreon funded emulators, ready made arcade sticks and now stuff like Pandora where you essentially just buy a turn-key mame setup.

It's at a point to where it isn't necessarily cost-effective to even bother doing things from scratch anymore. So there isn't much hobby left in the hobby.

That is all about crazy.....Just because someone makes someting doesn't mean it's over, You can still do it to,That and all that prefab attracts a whole new crowd.

So you're pissed at people with vision, like RandyT and Haruman, who've turned their hobby into a source of income.

That's when the hobby has come full circle for an individual... They found something they enjoy doing... Then they found a way to make money doing it.... CRUCIFY THEM!!!

No I didn't say that, quite putting words into my mouth. Maybe you should quit while you are ahead before I get angry. I don't know what problem you've been having with me lately, but suck it up and move on.

I kinda get what H_C is saying, my standpoint is that now-a-days it's gotten much more commercialized than when I started in the hobby. But the thing is, there was always a present marketable angle to this hobby. Without it the hobby wouldn't have progressed. Guys like Andy (Ultimarc), Randy(GroovyGameGear), even John/Saint has benefited from marketing this hobby, and vendors have been supplying solutions for getting our projects completed for a long time now. Mind, they're not all-in-one solutions like we have now, but the point is there was always a commercial/marketable side to this hobby. It's just more prevalent and larger scoped these days due to more and more people getting into the scene. To say that this is a new thing is naive.

Using those all-in-one solutions for eliminating the software setup of things is a trade-up. Building your own PC based emulation rig is still the best option out of all these solutions. PC set-ups still have the best compatibility, emulation options, and less lag and display problems than what you can get in a pandora box, for example. Yes, these Pandora boxes can output arcade resolutions, but the emulation is sub-par. The video modes are not accurate, especially in CPS2/3 (image cropping persists), have weird filters applied, and any vertical game being crunched down and forced to be displayed in horizontal orientation looks really bad. Not to mention the shearing and inaccurate video timings. Even input lag is bad on these emulation devices.

Re: the lack of "hobby" in the hobby H_C was getting at, I think he's just focused on the interfacing with emulation, where I think it's worse than just these all-in-one solutions. It relates to what a lot of the older members here have been saying, there's a lack of innovation in projects these days. There are a bunch of factors that have contributed to this, but I mainly blame the pre-cut CNC kits that are available today (sorry Lee, I still <3 you though!) and not these all-in-one boards like the Pandora's box, or the 60in1's.Gone are the days where you'd see new designs being made on a frequent basis. I would say maybe a year before I joined, around 2007 to about 2010 was the sweet spot for innovated, new projects that were progressing the hobby with fresh ideas and solutions. Great themed cabinets were being made then, with unique shapes, interesting control solutions, and real DIY problem solving. Now-a-days you have a very small handful of people still doing this, but for the most part your average joe-shmo just getting into the hobby now is going to just buy a pre-built cabinet kit, slap on some "photochopped" mismatched artwork on it, fit an all-in-one software solution into them and be happy with that. Either that or they just copy that ---fracking--- Flynn cabinet, which is propagating that poorly designed CP every single time.

The hobby has definitely become "vanilla", but the problem isn't really the marketable/commercialization of it, the problem is the hobbyists are a different breed/age-group now. People are lazier these days, or fearful of failure that they take the easy short-cuts to get a functional cabinet put together. Or they lack vision or the experience of the old arcade days (I'm looking at you, millennial trendsters). It's like the hobby lost it's edge. There is no real pre-thought put into their themes, or any forethought on where they see their projects sitting 10+ years from now.

Honestly I just want the unique designs, cabinet shapes and themes to come back. Something that as a whole is cohesive and complete. Not these samey half-assed pre-cut cabinets and bartops we keep seeing posted these days. Whenever I see those projects threads I can't help but think "why even bother posting a thread for this?".

I kinda get what H_C is saying, my standpoint is that now-a-days it's gotten much more commercialized than when I started in the hobby. But the thing is, there was always a present marketable angle to this hobby. Without it the hobby wouldn't have progressed. Guys like Andy (Ultimarc), Randy(GroovyGameGear), even John/Saint has benefited from marketing this hobby, and vendors have been supplying solutions for getting our projects completed for a long time now. Mind, they're not all-in-one solutions like we have now, but the point is there was always a commercial/marketable side to this hobby. It's just more prevalent and larger scoped these days due to more and more people getting into the scene. To say that this is a new thing is naive.

Using those all-in-one solutions for eliminating the software setup of things is a trade-up. Building your own PC based emulation rig is still the best option out of all these solutions. PC set-ups still have the best compatibility, emulation options, and less lag and display problems than what you can get in a pandora box, for example. Yes, these Pandora boxes can output arcade resolutions, but the emulation is sub-par. The video modes are not accurate, especially in CPS2/3 (image cropping persists), have weird filters applied, and any vertical game being crunched down and forced to be displayed in horizontal orientation looks really bad. Not to mention the shearing and inaccurate video timings. Even input lag is bad on these emulation devices.

Re: the lack of "hobby" in the hobby H_C was getting at, I think he's just focused on the interfacing with emulation, where I think it's worse than just these all-in-one solutions. It relates to what a lot of the older members here have been saying, there's a lack of innovation in projects these days. There are a bunch of factors that have contributed to this, but I mainly blame the pre-cut CNC kits that are available today (sorry Lee, I still <3 you though!) and not these all-in-one boards like the Pandora's box, or the 60in1's.Gone are the days where you'd see new designs being made on a frequent basis. I would say maybe a year before I joined, around 2007 to about 2010 was the sweet spot for innovated, new projects that were progressing the hobby with fresh ideas and solutions. Great themed cabinets were being made then, with unique shapes, interesting control solutions, and real DIY problem solving. Now-a-days you have a very small handful of people still doing this, but for the most part your average joe-shmo just getting into the hobby now is going to just buy a pre-built cabinet kit, slap on some "photochopped" mismatched artwork on it, fit an all-in-one software solution into them and be happy with that. Either that or they just copy that ---fracking--- Flynn cabinet, which is propagating that poorly designed CP every single time.

The hobby has definitely become "vanilla", but the problem isn't really the marketable/commercialization of it, the problem is the hobbyists are a different breed/age-group now. People are lazier these days, or fearful of failure that they take the easy short-cuts to get a functional cabinet put together. Or they lack vision or the experience of the old arcade days (I'm looking at you, millennial trendsters). It's like the hobby lost it's edge. There is no real pre-thought put into their themes, or any forethought on where they see their projects sitting 10+ years from now.

Honestly I just want the unique designs, cabinet shapes and themes to come back. Something that as a whole is cohesive and complete. Not these samey half-assed pre-cut cabinets and bartops we keep seeing posted these days. Whenever I see those projects threads I can't help but think "why even bother posting a thread for this?".

Sooner or later every hobby has the "easy button" for people who just want to dip their toes. I can't think of a hobby I have enjoyed over the years that doesn't have a cheap and easy (and low quality) option, whether it has to do with someone trying to take advantage by selling a cheap starter package or someone trying to come up with a cheap finished product so a consumer can skip the "build" part and go right to the "play" part.

Back to the chuff, a couple pics of my latest hobby project. This one is not some out of the box commercialized version...

I challenge anyone to top the chuffiness of free, fresh, local bakery donuts in the morning.

I got you beat. Every Friday we get donuts in the morning, then beer at 5pm (usually a choice of 3 beers). Itís part of the perks of working at a game studio. Stay in school, and work hard to follow your dreams, kids.

I challenge anyone to top the chuffiness of free, fresh, local bakery donuts in the morning.

I got you beat. Every Friday we get donuts in the morning, then beer at 5pm (usually a choice of 3 beers). Itís part of the perks of working at a game studio. Stay in school, and work hard to follow your dreams, kids.

I challenge anyone to top the chuffiness of free, fresh, local bakery donuts in the morning.

I got you beat. Every Friday we get donuts in the morning, then beer at 5pm (usually a choice of 3 beers). Itís part of the perks of working at a game studio. Stay in school, and work hard to follow your dreams, kids.

You suck.

I am part owner of the company. I would have to buy them for myself.

Well if you're part-owner, then I'd say you win this round. I'd love to be an owner of a company, preferably a game studio. Being your own boss, that's the American dream right?

I challenge anyone to top the chuffiness of free, fresh, local bakery donuts in the morning.

I got you beat. Every Friday we get donuts in the morning, then beer at 5pm (usually a choice of 3 beers). Itís part of the perks of working at a game studio. Stay in school, and work hard to follow your dreams, kids.

You suck.

I am part owner of the company. I would have to buy them for myself.

Well if you're part-owner, then I'd say you win this round. I'd love to be an owner of a company, preferably a game studio. Being your own boss, that's the American dream right?

Every Friday we get donuts in the morning, then beer at 5pm (usually a choice of 3 beers). Its part of the perks of working at a game studio. Stay in school, and work hard to follow your dreams, kids.

Do they pay you for that time you spend drinking beer? Do you manage to actually talk about something besides work while you stand there with coworkers?

So, congrats, you probably gave away $200 worth of your time for $20 worth of beer.

Every Friday we get donuts in the morning, then beer at 5pm (usually a choice of 3 beers). Itís part of the perks of working at a game studio. Stay in school, and work hard to follow your dreams, kids.

Do they pay you for that time you spend drinking beer? Do you manage to actually talk about something besides work while you stand there with coworkers?

So, congrats, you probably gave away $200 worth of your time for $20 worth of beer.

:cheers:

It's salary, bro. So yes, they pay me for drinking beer during that time, and yes we try to talk about something other than work (but being a company of gaming geeks, we mainly talk about games we played, or movies/tv we watch, nerd stuff etc...)

They also pay me for getting in "around" 10am, and leaving "around" 5pm, while taking sometimes 2 hour lunch which is also paid time. Basically, in the games industry, completed tasks > time spent. Which is why sometimes you hear stories of game devs putting in a lot of OT when it's crunch-time for delivery dates.

I challenge anyone to top the chuffiness of free, fresh, local bakery donuts in the morning.

I got you beat. Every Friday we get donuts in the morning, then beer at 5pm (usually a choice of 3 beers). Itís part of the perks of working at a game studio. Stay in school, and work hard to follow your dreams, kids.

You suck.

I am part owner of the company. I would have to buy them for myself.

Well if you're part-owner, then I'd say you win this round. I'd love to be an owner of a company, preferably a game studio. Being your own boss, that's the American dream right?

If it works for you, I'm happy for you. Some of us would rather spend leisure time with friends and family.

:cheers:

Or some people might use that time to dive into dumpsters. Whatever floats your boat.

But thanks, James, even if that statement comes with condescension.

Donít get me wrong, I do spend my leisure time with friends and family, but I also see the value is spending an hour with co-workers in a social capacity to help build team relationships and foster a healthy work culture. Beers attached is a good incentive as well.

People that donít work in a team atmosphere might not understand this.

And the OT at the company Iím at is very seldom, but it does happen. Itís all part of software development, there are some things you just canít plan for.

Finished up Fractured But Whole, which surprisingly was a very good RPG. Took me about 28 hours to complete.

Wings were freaking amazing. Marinated in Italian dressing. Dredged in flour mixed with slap ya mama white pepper blend. Fried. Put in oven at 250 for a bit just to make sure, and then tossed in butter and Louisiana hot sauce. The face of God was touched tonight.

Apparently it was national home brew day or some BS. Crashed two shops and ate free food and drank free beer. Then off to an actual brewery arcade for a bit. I played Rampage, Simpsonís, Duck Hunt, and 720.

Then off for tacos and texting pictures of them to all the Hispanics in my address book. I love the Hispanics.

Parts arrived, so I whipped out the shop vac desoldering iron. Iíve replaced every component associated with a row of lights on my Firepower and no change. :-\ I did get a nonfunctional column working which was nice but not so gameplay essential.

Second batch of wings toasting in the oven.

Tomorrow for Sober Sunday Iím going to attempt building and getting a cabinet functional in 1 day.

Chuff: On a flight right now to a pretty amazing buainess trip. My boss, coworker and I are flying to San Diego to receive an international business award. Will be seeing President Obama tomorrow then going to a reception on a big ass yacht.

Well, didnít end up building a cabinet, but I did swap two E Stiks that I have hated for 12 years with some cheap chinese junk. Gotta love China... $15 for a joystick, or $18 for the joystick, buttons, and encoder. Delivered on a Sunday by Amazon. And theyíre still way better than those damn E Stiks.

This thing is so damned ridiculous. Cycles colors. Even made a dust washer that works with a wooden panel. Took three attempts but ultimately the trick was to get the cut started with a hole saw, used a step bit to widen the central hole, then finish it off with the hole saw.

Today I feel good, I have successfully completed 20 Years of Married Life and still want to spend time with my wife. Now if only I could stop her spending all my money I may be able to start saving for a renewal ceremony in 5 years time when we get to Silver wedding anniversary and turn 50 in the same 4 week period. Woot, Looking forward to that party :)

Oh and I finally got the Garden finished, I'll never have to mow again :)

Somebody doesn't like Tron :o, Im guessing it because they weigh as much as a station wagon and ALWAYS have to go up the stairs, (this one apparently even hasn't seen daylight for overr 25 years)....Guess its the wrong time to mention Jenn has 2 more around here someplace

Somebody doesn't like Tron :o, Im guessing it because they weigh as much as a station wagon and ALWAYS have to go up the stairs, (this one apparently even hasn't seen daylight for overr 25 years)....Guess its the wrong time to mention Jenn has 2 more around here someplace

Today I feel good, I have successfully completed 20 Years of Married Life and still want to spend time with my wife. Now if only I could stop her spending all my money I may be able to start saving for a renewal ceremony in 5 years time when we get to Silver wedding anniversary and turn 50 in the same 4 week period. Woot, Looking forward to that party :)

Oh and I finally got the Garden finished, I'll never have to mow again :)

Congratulations! Marriage is difficult, although I imagine it is easier when you actually like your wife...

Somebody doesn't like Tron :o, Im guessing it because they weigh as much as a station wagon and ALWAYS have to go up the stairs, (this one apparently even hasn't seen daylight for overr 25 years)....Guess its the wrong time to mention Jenn has 2 more around here someplace

My mom had a pulmonary embolism two weeks ago. Not chuffy. The fact I get to spend another Mothers Day with her is chufftastic. Scared the living ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- out of me when it happened.

She is Mike. Thank you. She was a CCU nurse for years so when she had shortness of breath she knew something was wrong. Her and dad went to the emergency room right away. She had a saddle pulmonary embolism (blockage) which straddles the pulmonary trunk that goes into the heart. It only occurs in 2.6% of all pulmonary embolisms but it can be fatal if not caught. They put blood thinners through a drip line right onto the blockage for the first 3 days in the ICU then once it broke up she was released and placed on oral blood thinners. It was scary couple of days.

Yeah, it was a bad transistor. The funny thing is that the schematics were also wrong as well. By the power of Greyskull (and deduction), I swapped out the correct one and fixed the issue. The bumper used to just chime but not bump, but now it flings the ball back to you at great speed, making for a better game.

I always thought it was kind of nutty that pop bumpers were designed not to fire unless told to do so by the game logic. Seems like it would be better to have them work and not score versus doing nothing because a drive transistor is blown. All it would take is two switches. Oh well.

If I wanted to mod my pin to play sounds when an action happens, I know I can get boards to do so. If Iím going to tap into the play field switches, should I use diodes to prevent any crosses signals? Donít want to fry something.

The Roy Clark pin has chimes and stuff, which are cool, but I want to add some sounds to spice it up. Olí Roy is a great guitar player, and I thought it would be cool to add sound to things like coin up, game start, and some of the targets.

The Roy Clark pin has chimes and stuff, which are cool, but I want to add some sounds to spice it up. Olí Roy is a great guitar player, and I thought it would be cool to add sound to things like coin up, game start, and some of the targets.

Too bad it doesn't award free games, you could cue it up to play "If I had to do it all over again"

The Roy Clark pin has chimes and stuff, which are cool, but I want to add some sounds to spice it up. Olí Roy is a great guitar player, and I thought it would be cool to add sound to things like coin up, game start, and some of the targets.

So, the problem you'll run into is that the game frequently doesn't do much during those events. For game start - how are you going to detect that? Every time someone pushes the start button? Well, that's going to cause problems when people press it mid-game, or press it several times in a row, or press it when there's no credits on the game.

Sometimes games have lights that only come on at certain times. You can use an optoisolator to drive a switch with those lights... but that's going to cause chaos if those lights do anything during attract mode. You could get around that by using the flipper enable relay to turn your sound board off and on, but now you're getting complicated.

Frankly, the only solutions I've seen that work have either replaced the chimes with a sound board (Gott Sys 1, the aftermarket PinTone boards) or it's basically been a computer that sits between the MPU and the sound board and intercepts the sound cues. Another option, if you just want beeps and bloops, is to use a Williams sound board and ground out the individual pins on the chips with various switch inputs.

The Roy Clark pin has chimes and stuff, which are cool, but I want to add some sounds to spice it up. Olí Roy is a great guitar player, and I thought it would be cool to add sound to things like coin up, game start, and some of the targets.

Too bad it doesn't award free games, you could cue it up to play "If I had to do it all over again"

Jenn is NOT a pinhead :badmood:....(But she sure does like them)....I never have been a big believer in mods, It sounds fun, but at the end of the day its not original, especially on a game like that, its not your high production desirable machine as mandated by the "Top 100" boston dork squad , and of what was built most likely many didn't get the love to survive.... I would get yourself a trauma machine and live on the edge of insanity.

Jenn is NOT a pinhead :badmood:....(But she sure does like them)....I never have been a big believer in mods, It sounds fun, but at the end of the day its not original, especially on a game like that, its not your high production desirable machine as mandated by the "Top 100" boston dork squad , and of what was built most likely many didn't get the love to survive.... I would get yourself a trauma machine and live on the edge of insanity.

Iím inclined to agree with you. Iím mainly experimenting with it - Iím not sure this would be a permanent thing.

Jenn is NOT a pinhead :badmood:....(But she sure does like them)....I never have been a big believer in mods, It sounds fun, but at the end of the day its not original, especially on a game like that, its not your high production desirable machine as mandated by the "Top 100" boston dork squad , and of what was built most likely many didn't get the love to survive.... I would get yourself a trauma machine and live on the edge of insanity.

Super gluing hotwheels in a cab? I'm with you. Putting a pinsound board with upgrades speakers? You are dead wrong. ClownPuke colored GI lighting? I'm with you. ColorDMD/Pin2DMD? You are dead wrong. So yeah, its a per mod basis.

Take my Terminator 2 pin. I added a Pin2DMD (colorized the game myself!) , chrome bumper cap stickers, and a snazzy as ---fudgesicle--- T1000 to replace the plain jane plate in front of the pop bumpers. Not original but all reversable, and all ehance the game. T2 was really limited on art because the didnt want to give away what happens in the movie, like Arnie being the good guy. So Im going to be modding my game even more to bring in elements from the movie into it.

If yotsie is going to add an easily reversible mod to enhance the game, I'm all for it.

I've done a few mods like that... a backboard 'decal' for The Shadow, stylized score cards for a few games.... Painted and glued a bunch of figurines into a SF2. Put a can of Comet on top of my Comet.

And every so often I encounter them in the wild... Particularly hilarious was listening to some dipshit talk about how I was ruining RGP or some nonsense and then I pointed out, "Hey, your FunFest is using my score cards." He probably ripped them out as soon as I left. :lol

They don't change the gameplay any and frequently clutter up the view, I'm not really a fan of them.

They don't change the gameplay any and frequently clutter up the view, I'm not really a fan of them.

I was worried about the T1000 blocking the view, but he doesn't. My next "mod" for T2 is a custom translight. This time instead of just snagging images from the googlez like I did for T2, I hired Opt2Not to bring my vision to life :) I also have another buddy that might model something in 3D for me to 3D print, paint, and put in the back corner of the cab to add more movie elements.

I really like the Alt Shadow translight out there that replaces Alec Baldwin, it looks amazing. There are a deluge of just god awful Alts out there.

What's the latest Shadow alternative translite? I've seen a few versions. Problem with those is the speaker panel needs to be redone, too. It's incredible how much the translite ruins that game. Alec starts to feel oppressive in a small game room. Demolition Man didn't bother me nearly as much.

I was worried about the T1000 blocking the view, but he doesn't. My next "mod" for T2 is a custom translight. This time instead of just snagging images from the googlez like I did for T2, I hired Opt2Not to bring my vision to life :)

Yeah, I just want to play with some sounds. Itís not like Iím gonna put a 3D printed cast of Hee-Haw on the damn play field. :-)

I would have issue with Mods (That's not much of a secret) easily revisable my foot, Jenn has spent enough time analyzing poor workmanship to know better....BUT.... Yots isn't just some doorstop who shouldn't be told what not to do, So....Jenn would seriously get a small analog scope (around 25mhz) and learn something real in the process should you decide to do this, That and copy the manual so you can document all the changes without destroying the original paperwork.

I would have issue with Mods (That's not much of a secret) easily revisable my foot,

Unscrewing the 3 nuts holding in the T1000 , popping the plate back on, and putting the same 3 nuts back on isn't considered "easily reversible"?Peeling off the chrome stickers to the top of a pop bumper cap isnt easy to do?Swapping a DMD back into place is impossible?changing out the translight of a pin cant be undone!?!?Oh man, why didn't you tell me this before I put the new instruction cards over top of the old ones on the apron, I didn't know it was permanent!

Yeah, I just want to play with some sounds. Itís not like Iím gonna put a 3D printed cast of Hee-Haw on the damn play field. :-)

I would have issue with Mods (That's not much of a secret) easily revisable my foot, Jenn has spent enough time analyzing poor workmanship to know better....BUT.... Yots isn't just some doorstop who shouldn't be told what not to do, So....Jenn would seriously get a small analog scope (around 25mhz) and learn something real in the process should you decide to do this, That and copy the manual so you can document all the changes without destroying the original paperwork.

I get it, Jen. Iíve been labeled a purist, and I proudly wear that label. Thatís why Iím just experimenting with sound cues. Iíve basically want to add some sounds to couple roll over targets. Thatís it.

I would have issue with Mods (That's not much of a secret) easily revisable my foot,

Unscrewing the 3 nuts holding in the T1000 , popping the plate back on, and putting the same 3 nuts back on isn't considered "easily reversible"?Peeling off the chrome stickers to the top of a pop bumper cap isnt easy to do?Swapping a DMD back into place is impossible?changing out the translight of a pin cant be undone!?!?Oh man, why didn't you tell me this before I put the new instruction cards over top of the old ones on the apron, I didn't know it was permanent!

Well not to worry then I will tell you all about it now .... Problem usually isn't not just 1 mod but the whole list, and then probably some red powdercoating, and my personal favorite that stupid key start switch, So you can physically take your key with you when your done and nobody can play your precious game unless your standing there supervising, But then You buy a game like that, (which was NEVER reversed back I might add) and have to spend untold hours archiving the darn thing, throw handfuls of stupid into the trash, And finally have to go source NEW parts and spend yet more money on a game you haven't even played yet, only to find that DMD is like 400.00 and on backorder, but it doesent matter much, because some idiot chopped into the wire harness to add some extra cool lighting and it will take at least a week to fix that anyway, provided they didn't drill a hole in the playfield to do so....And when you finally get it close to beings done, you flip a board over only to find EVERY solder joint on it was "reflowed" improperly with a massive branding iron type tool apparently that's how to fix problems and bullet proof things is really done.... But that's of NO concern to to me because its not my game I don't care, If you want to glue a rubber weiner to Jokers face go for it, Just don't walk around telling me how its worth more because of all this newfound awesome. Because again at my house it ALL GOES INTO THE TRASH.

I would have issue with Mods (That's not much of a secret) easily revisable my foot,

Unscrewing the 3 nuts holding in the T1000 , popping the plate back on, and putting the same 3 nuts back on isn't considered "easily reversible"?Peeling off the chrome stickers to the top of a pop bumper cap isnt easy to do?Swapping a DMD back into place is impossible?changing out the translight of a pin cant be undone!?!?Oh man, why didn't you tell me this before I put the new instruction cards over top of the old ones on the apron, I didn't know it was permanent!

Well not to worry then I will tell you all about it now .... Problem usually isn't not just 1 mod but the whole list, and then probably some red powdercoating, and my personal favorite that stupid key start switch, So you can physically take your key with you when your done and nobody can play your precious game unless your standing there supervising, But then You buy a game like that, (which was NEVER reversed back I might add) and have to spend untold hours archiving the darn thing, throw handfuls of stupid into the trash, And finally have to go source NEW parts and spend yet more money on a game you haven't even played yet, only to find that DMD is like 400.00 and on backorder, but it doesent matter much, because some idiot chopped into the wire harness to add some extra cool lighting and it will take at least a week to fix that anyway, provided they didn't drill a hole in the playfield to do so....And when you finally get it close to beings done, you flip a board over only to find EVERY solder joint on it was "reflowed" improperly with a massive branding iron type tool apparently that's how to fix problems and bullet proof things is really done.... But that's of NO concern to to me because its not my game I don't care, If you want to glue a rubber weiner to Jokers face go for it, Just don't walk around telling me how its worth more because of all this newfound awesome. Because again at my house it ALL GOES INTO THE TRASH.

Even the rubber wiener? :)

I will agree with you there. I wish there wasnít so much wire hackery in the day.

Well not to worry then I will tell you all about it now .... Problem usually isn't not just 1 mod but the whole list, and then probably some red powdercoating, and my personal favorite that stupid key start switch, So you can physically take your key with you when your done and nobody can play your precious game unless your standing there supervising, But then You buy a game like that, (which was NEVER reversed back I might add) and have to spend untold hours archiving the darn thing, throw handfuls of stupid into the trash, And finally have to go source NEW parts and spend yet more money on a game you haven't even played yet, only to find that DMD is like 400.00 and on backorder, but it doesent matter much, because some idiot chopped into the wire harness to add some extra cool lighting and it will take at least a week to fix that anyway, provided they didn't drill a hole in the playfield to do so....And when you finally get it close to beings done, you flip a board over only to find EVERY solder joint on it was "reflowed" improperly with a massive branding iron type tool apparently that's how to fix problems and bullet proof things is really done.... But that's of NO concern to to me because its not my game I don't care, If you want to glue a rubber weiner to Jokers face go for it, Just don't walk around telling me how its worth more because of all this newfound awesome. Because again at my house it ALL GOES INTO THE TRASH.

Come on sister sledge, you act like I haven't fixed dozens and dozens of arcade cabs with a bunch of wire fuckery, excess holes, and board shenanigans. My point was reversible mods are possible, everything I did is easily reversible, and Im sure Yotzie isnt going to do anything that can't be undone.

That is quite true, And to say otherwise would make Jennifer a hypocrite, Simply because I do like upgrades, well done and tasteful that is.... Sitting here thinking, I only have a few pins, (12) but they all have some kind of reversible mod...Jenns hot mess is almost embarrassing in that light :-[

That is quite true, And to say otherwise would make Jennifer a hypocrite, Simply because I do like upgrades, well done and tasteful that is.... Sitting here thinking, I only have a few pins, (12) but they all have some kind of reversible mod...Jenns hot mess is almost embarrassing in that light :-[

Went to a video game swap meet today. Lots of people and vendors and nobody buying anything. One guy was selling Genesis/PS1/Dreamcast consoles for $4 each and had virtually no takers. Plus everyone flinches when you say, ďIíve already got all these games on my raspberry pi.Ē

:lol

Anyway, finished off with a trip to Game Preserve and then a real classy Latino sports bar.

What's the latest Shadow alternative translite? I've seen a few versions. Problem with those is the speaker panel needs to be redone, too. It's incredible how much the translite ruins that game. Alec starts to feel oppressive in a small game room. Demolition Man didn't bother me nearly as much.

My buddy has a Last Action Hero... Talk about a Translite that ruins a game! Luckily he got the alternative Trans. So much better!

Used to play the absolute crap out of Last Action Hero. Probably the only game Iíve played where I knew the scoring so well I knew when to let the balls drain so I could maximize replays and extra balls. Translite never bothered me on that one but the movie is terrible. Been very weird to see people online going with the ďahead of its timeĒ routine.

Used to play the absolute crap out of Last Action Hero. Probably the only game Iíve played where I knew the scoring so well I knew when to let the balls drain so I could maximize replays and extra balls. Translite never bothered me on that one but the movie is terrible. Been very weird to see people online going with the ďahead of its timeĒ routine.

Iíve thrown ridiculous offers at them but never taken one home. :-\

One just popped up by me for $2k

I have yet to play it, but next time I am over at his house I will put some time into it. It looks to be in great shape!

Nice. The "Proving Ground" quest is active for me but I wanted to level up to 50 before going in. I'm at 48 currently and really can't see how I'll get to 50 other than grinding. I have 14/15 trials finished (don't think I'll get the last one - it is too hard). I should just finish - I have a few other games I want to play. I'll probably start The Last of Us next... I'd like to play God of War or Far Cry 5 but I refuse to pay more than $20 for games.

LOL. Are you me? I got up to level 47 and decided to hell with it, time to finish the story. These damn open world games get me every time... somewhere around 75-85% completion before I throw in the towel and just beat them.

My problem with Last of Us was I felt like the combat ramped up very, very quickly in difficulty before you really knew what you were doing. I got tired of avoiding spoilers, and finally just put it on Easy to get through it. A few hours in, you've mastered the combat and the whole thing gets more cinematic than challenging. You'll blitz through it even on higher difficulties...

Far Cry 5 is probably going to be a Black Friday purchase for me. Need to unwrap a few games in the shoeboxes before I buy more.

Same here. I get to about 90% and then either quit and never finish or just say screw it and go to the end. I started Last of Us two different times and I liked it but it was slow. I'm hoping third time's a charm.

Itís Jimís now, but yes. I was out of room so I put it up for sale at ZapCon. I had a few offers, but Jim is a good dude and I wanted it to go to someone who would appreciate the fact itís a Tully design. Glad they made it over ok, Iíve never dealt with shipping before!

Family I donated furniture to because of Hurricane Harvey are finally moving back into their home, and hauled it off tonight. I can walk up to my work bench again. Itís been months. Things about to go down.

Jenn is NOT a pinhead :badmood:....(But she sure does like them)....I never have been a big believer in mods, It sounds fun, but at the end of the day its not original, especially on a game like that, its not your high production desirable machine as mandated by the "Top 100" boston dork squad , and of what was built most likely many didn't get the love to survive.... I would get yourself a trauma machine and live on the edge of insanity.

I was WRONG, (Like you hear THAT everyday ::))....Apparently there were 2390 machines made, I know right? Jennifer is shocked too, that's quite a respectable run on those Roy Clark cocktail pins.

Jenn is NOT a pinhead :badmood:....(But she sure does like them)....I never have been a big believer in mods, It sounds fun, but at the end of the day its not original, especially on a game like that, its not your high production desirable machine as mandated by the "Top 100" boston dork squad , and of what was built most likely many didn't get the love to survive.... I would get yourself a trauma machine and live on the edge of insanity.

I was WRONG, (Like you hear THAT everyday ::))....Apparently there were 2390 machines made, I know right? Jennifer is shocked too, that's quite a respectable run on those Roy Clark cocktail pins.

Jenn is NOT a pinhead :badmood:....(But she sure does like them)....I never have been a big believer in mods, It sounds fun, but at the end of the day its not original, especially on a game like that, its not your high production desirable machine as mandated by the "Top 100" boston dork squad , and of what was built most likely many didn't get the love to survive.... I would get yourself a trauma machine and live on the edge of insanity.

I was WRONG, (Like you hear THAT everyday ::))....Apparently there were 2390 machines made, I know right? Jennifer is shocked too, that's quite a respectable run on those Roy Clark cocktail pins.

Actually, I read there was only 300 RC pins made.

I may be reading faulty intel, Jenn would be more inclined to believe you however....http://www.pachitalk.com/forums/showthread.php?34706-My-1st-Real-Pinball-quot-Roy-Clark-The-Entertainer/page2 (http://www.pachitalk.com/forums/showthread.php?34706-My-1st-Real-Pinball-quot-Roy-Clark-The-Entertainer/page2) Just to be curious however the build tag might hold a clue.

If nobody is going to say it, WAY TO GO DEL!!.... I love that, BK, Jenn used to have one but had to rob parts off it for a Beltron (I have 4 of them)....*Edit*, After digging around SCORE! found another one, this one seems to have a bit of damage on the top left, but that's ok, Its just the cable Jenn needs....The last 467 I had worked awesome, although I only used it a few times, Apparently they cook with volts at low amp. Beltron Cooks at high amp (Possibly the only machine that does that) but OMG, I will either fix it or smoke it not much middle ground. ;)

Jenn, I gotta say, you have a lot of neat toys. Do you live in or next to a retro parts warehouse?

Retro? Not really how DaOldJenn feels about that (*laughs nerviously)....I did however downsize considerably a few years ago and it's been a very, very difficult adjustment. Most notably in the fabrication, screenprinting, and plating areas,.

Made a Pi Cart today. After careful consideration I decided to use a Pi.

Downloaded a premade image, took out the stupid ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- like rom hacks, hid all the configuration options and put it in kiosk mode. Frankly fairly pleased with the end result.

Also hooked up a powered subwoofer to my World Cup Soccer 94 machine. Totally stupid but eh.

Made a Pi Cart today. After careful consideration I decided to use a Pi.

Downloaded a premade image, took out the stupid ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- like rom hacks, hid all the configuration options and put it in kiosk mode. Frankly fairly pleased with the end result.

Also hooked up a powered subwoofer to my World Cup Soccer 94 machine. Totally stupid but eh.

I actually sold not 1 but TWO AES consoles and a butt ton of games. A consolized 1 slot is a better choice (with a unibios its the same as having a home system) I dont have a big red but I go have a 2 slot cab I restored rocking a 1 slot board and a darksoft MultiMVS.

I actually sold not 1 but TWO AES consoles and a butt ton of games. A consolized 1 slot is a better choice (with a unibios its the same as having a home system) I dont have a big red but I go have a 2 slot cab I restored rocking a 1 slot board and a darksoft MultiMVS.

Oh and I beat Bare Knuckle 3, just made me wanna play beats of rage again. Super Axel is like cheating, Skate/Sammy is still the funnest regular player and I just love playing as Victy/Roo. I could beat normal without continuing, but I *really* hate the time limit on the final boss.

I didn't go full retard keto, I put sugar in my coffee I just quit soda (hopefully for good) and cut way back on bread and french fries. More leafy greens and all that jazz. Its really between adkins and keto but without killing myself.

Oh and I beat Bare Knuckle 3, just made me wanna play beats of rage again. Super Axel is like cheating, Skate/Sammy is still the funnest regular player and I just love playing as Victy/Roo. I could beat normal without continuing, but I *really* hate the time limit on the final boss.

Ahh thought you did!

And yes its a fun game, far superior to SOR3 though ime sure you will agree without the glitching sound and still with Ash in!

Less censorship. The stereotypical homosexual enemy Ash isn't cut, the female enemies weren't gender swapped to men. Ash is also a playable character.More even difficulty. Normal in SoR3 is the same as hard on BK3.Axel's Rambo like introduction isn't cut.Bosses have at most 2 life bars, unlike SoR3 where they can have 5 or 6The BullDozer stage has more walls, but the dozer is hit back with 1 hit instead of multiple ones. Makes the section less of a chore.Better train warning in stage 4The story makes more sense.

Thats all I gathered from my 2 play throughs of BK3-English

Speaking of translations........I was reading up on the Lunar games, trying to find a fan translated Japanese edition; Working Designs really screwed up those localizations. I thought the PSX re-releases were better but they are still wonky

I'm a YOUNG 39, and I'm also down 25lbs and at a svelte 198lbs now. Keto and exercise is no joke.

Iíve been doing keto for a while now too. Never felt better. Down 30lbs and back to my normal weight. Itís not even that hard to maintain and Iím rarely hungry. It works. Iím not super strict - just try to keep it under 50g of carbs per day.

Yeah... new pick up. Not selling it. I was actually about to post on the restoration/punchout thread yesterday about nintendo cabs, and how I suck at DK I just wouldn't want one. But a Popeye is more of a fun game in my opinion. Then bam go on Facebook and this popped up on my feed. Not a terrible price and I am rich with loot from selling the Punchout. So I pounced! Good day.

That's an interesting table, unless I am missing something, It appears to have mitered top adjustments, track grooves for a fence or stop blocks/and dowel pins and curiously lots of cup holders? Seems to be special for not only a specific purpose but adjustable for infinite possibilities (and could be covered with a melamine top and jigs for even more options).... Anyway SCORE!, That obviously can be used for multiple projects.

Omg that is cool.... It is a mutifuntion table, and those tracks are for clamps, oh yes I see now, And its portable too which makes it nice, so you can go work outside on a nice day too.... I also noticed the reviews seem quite good with almost 5 stars. 8)

And its portable too which makes it nice, so you can go work outside on a nice day too....

Kinda defeats the purpose of boarding up your windows, doesn't it?

Jennifer laughs, I just don't see the point of windows, you want to go outside, just open the door and do it.... But doesn't mean I got piles of sawdust knee deep in my kitchen either, I do go outside to cut wood. ::)

Who's your daddy? Happy Fathers Day guys. I haven't had any chuff for a while but last week was great. I had a good time at the ball game with my dad and brother, I got to do a daddy / daughter dance at my daughters dance recital, and got some sweet gifts from my daughter for Fathers Day. Yesterday was awesome. I got to relax by myself while my wife was at work and my daughter was up north. Took the time to buff out my headlights on my truck and they look brand new. I have to recommend Turtle Wax T-240KT Headlight Lens Restorer Kit (https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Wax-T-240KT-Headlight-Restorer/dp/B001TI5IIQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1529327764&sr=8-4&keywords=turtle+wax+headlight+lens+restorer+kit). I'll post pictures when and if I get the Lego set together. Its a monstrosity.

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I was finally able to put an order in for one of these last weekend. Unfortunately I think my Dreamcast is a VA0 version which isnít compatible with the GDEMU. I will probably have to buy a VA1 and sell my current machine. Iíd like to get one with a really nice box anyway, so itís a good excuse to pick up another unit. Lol! :) Does your machine have a 3D printed tray to keep the card from falling in? It looks like thereís one on there.

I was finally able to put an order in for one of these last weekend. Unfortunately I think my Dreamcast is a VA0 version which isnít compatible with the GDEMU. I will probably have to buy a VA1 and sell my current machine. Iíd like to get one with a really nice box anyway, so itís a good excuse to pick up another unit. Lol! :) Does your machine have a 3D printed tray to keep the card from falling in? It looks like thereís one on there.

Awesome you wont regret it!I actually have 2 DC's now, I brought the one pictured especially for the GDemu, I was planing on buying one with a knackered GD-ROM drive but I found that one fully working with a few controllers (I needed a few more) and a carry case so I thought what the hell bid on it and won.My other one which is also a VA1 is basically in real good condition, no discoloration etc so I wanted to keep it that way as they are cheap enough to find loose so I have just stored that one back in its box.

So yeah have a nosey on Ebay and see if you can pick up a console only or one with a broken drive cheap.

And yeah I printed the tray mod on my 3D printer, Its worthwhile getting one as it helps to keep the console cool by allowing the air to move through it properly. When you take the drive out it opens it up alot inside and it takes away the tunnel effect so the cooling is compromised.Also I fitted a 300 ohm resistor across the 12V line to bring the temps down further, Some recommend cutting the 12V line altogether though.I decided to go the resistor route incase I ever wanted it to go back to stock.Plus its easier than de-soldering it or cutting the traces LOL

Thanks for the info Titchgamer. Is there a specific site you would recommend with information about adding the resistor for the 12v line? And what about the file for the 3D tray? Did you use the one on Thingiverse? I donít have a printer, but thereís a place in town that will print one for me if I provide the file...

Thanks for the info Titchgamer. Is there a specific site you would recommend with information about adding the resistor for the 12v line? And what about the file for the 3D tray? Did you use the one on Thingiverse? I donít have a printer, but thereís a place in town that will print one for me if I provide the file...

The resistor mod is pretty easy.When you have the console open you will see the voltage rails (about 5 in a row I think) one side is marked as 12v and the other is marked as 5v.Basically you just fold the ends of the resistor over into a small hook and push it in down the side of the 12v rail then the other side in the 0v which are the ones in the middle. Thats it ;)

As for the tray yes its the one of thingiverse. If you download it there is actually several versions which basicly consists of how many and the positioning of the SD card slots.

I got it for my daughter. Sheís turning 16 next month, and this is her favorite game. When she was 6, she would sit on my lap and I would do the foot pedals while she steered. Sheís more chuffed than I am, and Iím pretty chuffed.

I like everything about Page 14. Hot chicks with dark hair, new arcade purchases, PBJ thinking that a Scion xB is a truck, trucks new AND old, the return of Yots, and sharing arcade games with loved ones.

lol no. I drove an F150 for 11 years until it started leaking everything simultaneously. Now I drive a fartbox that can barely hold a folded up pinball machine.

:'(

Funny you say that - I drive a beat to ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- janky 19 year old Ford Explorer that is on its last legs. However, I can easily fit games in it. My plan next week is to trade it in for a 4 door Dodge Charger because Iím done getting new games.

Mine was a 2001, and I got it up around 130,000 before the leaks started. Prior to that, the computer system went to ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- and had to be replaced ($1,300 and it took them a month to figure it out). I'm still not completely sure if that was the problem or not... it was still backfiring at 2,500RPM when I left the shop... brought it back on Monday morning and it was fine that afternoon. Maybe it was just a cracked spark plug the whole time. :lol ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- happens, it went another few years trouble free.

Anyway, sprayed the underside with choke cleaner to get all the oil, transmission, and coolant off the engine. Then took it to a car wash and power washed the entire undercarriage to make it look like an overzealous pre-sale cleaning. Idled it for an hour, took it to CarMax on a cold day, they gave it a 3 minute inspection, and drove as fast as I could to my bank with their cashier's check.

Congrats on that Taxi Yots, She will love that thing for like EVER....Being done is a fun dream, But at some point it is not practical in terms of being happy, Jukes offer the challenge that you may be searching for.

Congrats on that Taxi Yots, She will love that thing for like EVER....Being done is a fun dream, But at some point it is not practical in terms of being happy, Jukes offer the challenge that you may be searching for.

Jenn, funny you mention that - if I had the space, a 45 playing juke is something Iíd love to own.

It was a fantastic day today. We spent all day in the pool. Then capped it off with a boat ride and a fireworks show on the lake. Some days are just damn near perfect.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180701/ed00f7b46bae9897d1c6831d8bb82826.jpg)

It was a fantastic day today. We spent all day in the pool. Then capped it off with a boat ride and a fireworks show on the lake. Some days are just damn near perfect.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180701/ed00f7b46bae9897d1c6831d8bb82826.jpg)

At about 25% power and still 2 subwoofers short, the dishes in the kitchen above are rattling in the cabinets and the bottles in the minifridge 2 levels up are bouncing around, and that is despite major efforts at soundproofing. 21,000 watts just can't be contained... For reference, this pic is 16' wide and 9' tall. The subwoofer enclosures are 5'6" tall and 25.5" wide.

Oh my that's just a wall of scary, I got/had a 750watt Yamaha that just blew up in testing on Halloween sound tracks, Jenn will have to look into that seeings how I will be needing some witch cackle and chains sounds pretty soon.... I would LOVE to see the rest of that pile, you know like amps and such (please?) ...Oh andI cant see where your missing the 2 subs either ::)

Oh my that's just a wall of scary, I got/had a 750watt Yamaha that just blew up in testing on Halloween sound tracks, Jenn will have to look into that seeings how I will be needing some witch cackle and chains sounds pretty soon.... I would LOVE to see the rest of that pile, you know like amps and such (please?)

Here's a couple from a couple months back. (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=156257.0;attach=368989;image)(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=156257.0;attach=368991;image)

The top of the right rack is for whole house audio, the rest is theater. Emotiva didn't come out with their Atmos upgrade on that XMC-1 pre/pro yet (been saying next quarter for 2 years now) so I picked up a Marantz AV7703 as a temporary processor until the new Emotiva upgrade is out. Amps are Emotiva XPA-3 for mains, and two XPA-5's for surround and Atmos speakers. Subs are powered by Behringer inuke6000dsp's, 6kw each (about 3k RMS measured in reality). Each amp has a dedicated 20a circuit, with 220v for the Emotiva amps and 110v for the Behringer amps (they don't make a 220v version here in the states). Overkill on the electrical power, but I wanted enough for any future expansion before I started putting drywall up. I also have dedicated 20a 110v circuits for the network, and for the pre/pro and accessories. NVidia ShieldTV handles most of the sources for the system as it does Plex, Netflix, Amazon, and PSVue. All my blurays are ripped without compression but I still have a UHD bluray player that will go in the rack. There's also a 24v 350w power supply on the wall behind that rack for the LED lighting in the coffered ceiling in the theater. It is powered off a light switch in the theater room. Eventually I will get all my home automation stuff loaded up and set up as well.

The left rack is mostly network. Gigabit internet coming in via fiber optic, about 75 cat5e and cat6a runs terminating at the patch panels, a 24 port PoE switch, a regular 16 port switch, and a bunch of Ubiquiti enterprise network gear (USG, cloud key, and 3 hardwired wifi AP's). I put 7 cameras around the outside of the house and it all terminates here. Also in there is a Plex server, about 22tb of external storage, and 2 battery backups, one for the network and one that powers the projector in the theater.

2 more going in the back of the room. Short and squatty but the same internal volume, same 18" drivers, and same power to them as the others. Also not pictured is the 4 Atmos speakers and 4 surround speakers, each are DIYSG Volt 10lx's, 10" midbass drivers with coaxially mounted internal waveguides and compression drivers for the highs. All the speakers were built in my shop, with only the drivers and SEOS waveguides purchased (all DIYSoundGroup kits). Subs are Dayton UM18-22's from Parts Express, and each one takes about 2.5 sheets of 3/4" MDF and weigh close to 300 lbs each.

Aside from hiring out the mudding and taping, I have done 100% of this myself, from electrical and HVAC, to low volt wiring, to framing and drywall (2 layers of 5/8" drywall with green glue in between, mounted on hat channel and clips for sound proofing), riser and stage construction, all columns and trim work, paint, speaker building, acoustic design and treatments, etc. It has been my life every evening and every weekend since Christmas and I am about 700 hours into it with almost 100 hours of work left. I watched the first movie in there tonight, and although we were sitting on lawn chairs, I was pretty chuffed. I will post some pics when done in a few weeks, the room is looking really good but I still have 80 cloth panels to build and a few other details, like hanging the 200lb door and finishing the air circulation system for the projector housing.

I would venture to guess few people would understand what it is your actually talking about, the size and weight of those speakers would be example. heavy as sin, almost to the point of WTH? but with that much power it can actually go though your body and the weight is cause and effect of physics, In fact heres a link to 432hz for those that might be curious to the effect of harmonics, (But be warned it is totally off topic from a BYOAC chuff ::)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wZRVb2fkXw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wZRVb2fkXw) .... Impressive build man, sooooo very cool. 8)

Got my copy of Apocalypse Culture II. As I previously thought, someone has already uploaded the entire text of the Roy Shildt article to the internet, but it's missing the photos. I've saved you $15 and attached one of the highlights.

Got my copy of Apocalypse Culture II. As I previously thought, someone has already uploaded the entire text of the Roy Shildt article to the internet, but it's missing the photos. I've saved you $15 and attached one of the highlights.

Jenn has always had a strange attraction to Stunt cycle,.... Never did ever really play it much however, cause the thing would suck up quarters just as fast as you could feed it, and Mom would only usually give me $5.00, which had to last like all night (including all the other things a young girl needs ::)) **fun fact, soda pop was only .35** pinball was usually the go to for stretching quarters, .... Just kinda curious if you can actually make it work like one would think it should?

Jenn has always had a strange attraction to Stunt cycle,.... Never did ever really play it much however, cause the thing would suck up quarters just as fast as you could feed it, and Mom would only usually give me $5.00, which had to last like all night (including all the other things a young girl needs ::)) **fun fact, soda pop was only .35** pinball was usually the go to for stretching quarters, .... Just kinda curious if you can actually make it work like one would think it should?

Thatís my Bronze Age section. A sit down cocktail pin from the 70s, Atari Video Pinball, and Stunt Cycle. Next to the newest game in my collection, which came out in 1999.

Bronze age? OMG, and here I am talking about it like it was yesterday.... (Jennifer does a suspicious edit) **What I ment to say is I have never ever seen even seen one of those ultra cool Stunt cycles ::)), Although27 busses sound like a lot, Almost like The Fonze doing the big jump at Arnolds before he skidded into the chicken stand.

Bronze age? OMG, and here I am talking about it like it was yesterday.... (Jennifer does a suspicious edit) **What I ment to say is I have never ever seen even seen one of those ultra cool Stunt cycles ::)), Although27 busses sound like a lot, Almost like The Fonze doing the big jump at Arnolds before he skidded into the chicken stand.

Bronze age? OMG, and here I am talking about it like it was yesterday.... (Jennifer does a suspicious edit) **What I ment to say is I have never ever seen even seen one of those ultra cool Stunt cycles ::)), Although27 busses sound like a lot, Almost like The Fonze doing the big jump at Arnolds before he skidded into the chicken stand.

Let the chuff continue. A friend of mine gave me a little present today. It needs a little cleaning, but he told me it is in good working order. A 1952 Craftsman Jointer.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180703/bdba4e58095bb7b75b2b09f43e4ccc15.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180703/3e4b778410172fb60ebea988790753ae.jpg)

Let the chuff continue. A friend of mine gave me a little present today. It needs a little cleaning, but he told me it is in good working order. A 1952 Craftsman Jointer.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180703/bdba4e58095bb7b75b2b09f43e4ccc15.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180703/3e4b778410172fb60ebea988790753ae.jpg)

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**Jennifer peeks over the top of her glasses..... Dude, "You got mail"

Older than Da/Man? I need a moment, Its almost like seeing a unicorn >:D....**Jenn laughs at her meaness**.... Anyway Mike do not sand that deck clean, use this stuff, https://www.theruststore.com/Boeshield-C20.aspx (https://www.theruststore.com/Boeshield-C20.aspx) That rust kit is the cats meow, The remover smells like nasty acid goat barf however but works awesomely, scrub it around with a fine scotch brite, clean it off with mineral spirits/reducer and a shot of that T9 on a rag OMG, its like new again....Highly recommended.

Bronze age? OMG, and here I am talking about it like it was yesterday.... (Jennifer does a suspicious edit) **What I ment to say is I have never ever seen even seen one of those ultra cool Stunt cycles ::)), Although27 busses sound like a lot, Almost like The Fonze doing the big jump at Arnolds before he skidded into the chicken stand.

Oh look he is so dreamy and happy with his big fish, That's so my new home page desktop.... I got a feeling if Jenn got all twitter creeper and google map, I would wind up with some 500ft, pervert restraint order. :-\

Love me some old tools. You can't kill them. I borrowed my old mans router and a thick plastic piece came flying out from the inside when I was using it. Thought I killed it. It has been going strong with regular use for 5 years ever since. Todays tools are nice and light but seem to die quickly. The old girl is pictured below during my Nintendo cab build.

The guy who gave it to me has a whole shop full of old tools that he uses everyday. His band saw is huge and it is older than the jointer. Next time I am over there I will take some tool porn pics for Jennifer.

The guy who gave it to me has a whole shop full of old tools that he uses everyday. His band saw is huge and it is older than the jointer. Next time I am over there I will take some tool porn pics for Jennifer.

**SMOOCH ::)).... Oh how I miss my vintage industrial equipment, I never should have downsized, the weight and quality of old cast iron just cant be duplicated in the big box store. The milling machine in particular hit me the hardest still even today, late in the nights Jennifer walks by the empty spot and misses her old friend, And thinks of all the fun things we did together..... My jointer however was downsized to a Rockwell 4",that has some sentimental attachment, and is so tiny and cute its really hard not to love it, although the rebuild took 6mos. and with the custom stand build was a bit spendy (more so than just buying a new Jet 6" long bed) But Jenn would do still do that again today, given it can now shave wood as thin as paper. and don't really need a big one anymore.

Oh my holy cats has it been busy, but kinda super chuffy too. I'm settling into my new job as the director of communications for The Old Guard, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment. Tomb Guards, Honor Guard, Fife and Drum Corps, Caisson, Drill Team, all those awesome specialty units are my bread and butter now. Moved into a new house, getting things squared away here. Have a proper basement and game rooming it up in style, slowly but Shirley. I also have a box of parts and pieces from IDS str8 out of Canada to start working on Space Base again. Kinda strapped for time, but as things settle down here in VA I'll start projecting again. Have my eye on adding some form of shooter to the line-up, and a vertical shooter cabaret - but not until I clear out my Xenon and get SB functional.

It's been a helluva a last six months but I think my feet are starting to get underneath me, the first few months were super un-chuffy as the wife was on the ropes for a bit with her health, but things are looking up. I might even be around this wretched hive of scum and villainy more often. Who can say? At any rate, if you don't follow The Old Guard on all your social medias, you should, because they rock. That is all.

...the first few months were super un-chuffy as the wife was on the ropes for a bit with her health...

Sorry to hear about your wife Chuckles. I can completely understand. Its a daily occurrence with my wife. It sucks to see someone you love go through health issues. Its good to hear she is feeling better. To add to the unchuffiness I was told that I had to be in Cincinnati yesterday at 5:30 pm before I left work. So here I am today through the weekend to 'save' one of our jobs which is on the night shift. :angry: So I apologize to anyone who has bought something from me in my FS thread I will be starting to ship on Monday when I get back home. But I will try to keep up with who wants what during the day since I know I wont be sleeping. Okay enough of being a Debbie Downer. On to the chuffy!

My little girl turned 4 on Monday. She makes everyday an awesome, unpredictable, adventure. I also went to my first CNC class on Tuesday. Learned how to use VCarve and a Shopbot CNC machine. I made the stool pictured below. Not much to look at but it gets me one step closer in using a CNC machine to create my upright Star Wars cab. Im also heading up North next weekend to Torch Lake to camp next Friday so thats good. That will more than make up for having to work this weekend.

V Carve Pro is the way to go. It is really easy to use and produces great results.

Yup. I won a free shopbot class at the factory a couple years ago. Didn't get to cut it out, but learned enough vcarve in one day to design an arcade control panel. Easy peasy for 2D, stepped 2.5D and lettering. The class was full of cool people who made a crazy wide variety of things for a living.

Yeah the class I took last night the kid was kinda scatter brained. There is a guy thats older that works at Factory Two who seems to know what he is doing so I am going to pick his brain. I think the kid told me he only had 30 hours of cutting time which is not a lot. My other problem is I have to find out how to make tool paths for the Star Wars upright cab because the VCarve file I have does not contain them.

You know how you guys get when you feel threatened, and I don't explain jokes as a rule anyway, so I, for one, will not directly answer your question.

I will make a suggestion, however, which might help both you and the others. It's a great big world with billions of people, and you're going to find that not everyone's sense of humor aligns with yours. My advice is to let it roll off your back, as you guys unconditionally expect others to do in the face of your "jokes" The reaction you guys always have to being teased by someone outside the club is not your only option, hard as it may be to wrap your head around.

Embrace and celebrate (or be "chuffed" by, if you prefer baby-talk) the diversity of humor in the world!

Drake, I don't want to know why you thought the joke was funny; just what the text of the joke was. Tough to tell if humor aligns if you're aloof to what the joke was.Edit: Best I can tell the joke is that Paul and Mike are homosexual? Is that the joke?

Do you know why the scarecrow won employee of the year?Because he was out standing in his field.

Drake, I don't want to know why you thought the joke was funny; just what the text of the joke was. Tough to tell if humor aligns if you're aloof to what the joke was.Edit: Best I can tell the joke is that Paul and Mike are homosexual? Is that the joke?

Do you know why the scarecrow won employee of the year?Because he was out standing in his field.

They released that Penn and Teller game to the public domain didn't they? I remember reading about it in the 90s and being marginally hyped about it. Nowadays, I've read a couple of Penn's books and that was that.

The Desert Bus game disc is in a cupboard with that Mr. Awesome comic book...

Yeah, so, those Apocalypse Culture books. Probably 90% of them is people in the pre-internet days making ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- up, and at least back then you had to be creative to get attention, but man that 10% will darken your soul. I'm about halfway through volume 1, so I've got a ways before I get to Roy. Coincidentally, someone in his family has been posting recordings of him yelling about a bus pass to youtube. Which, fine, whatever, but the recording about gassing the jews... yeah.

I started a post saying I'm not going to answer mal's question, but only offer general advice. So what does he do? Nothing but pretend my post was an answer to his question. This cowardly creep's streak of dishonesty when addressing me remains unbroken. Such a pitiful figure. Even taking his deliberate twisting of my intent at face value, let's see what we have:

Drake, I don't want to know why you thought the joke was funny; just what the text of the joke was. Tough to tell if humor aligns if you're aloof to what the joke was.

All trace of my participation is gone from that thread. So either you saw it for yourself or someone told you what happened. Are we to believe you were told just enough to tease you, and you didn't think to ask this person for elaboration instead of the community? Either way, you're being dishonest. You tried to manufacture a "got ya!", and now it's back-firing.

Keeping in mind we know you already had a at least a good idea of the joke, let's revisit your first phrase quoted above. Here's what you said after you weaseled out a way to "got ya!" me

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I don't want to know why you thought the joke was funny

But you originally said

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I'd be chuffy if someone can explain to me what the joke Drake said in the Star Trek thread , and how it was funny.

Pathetic. I've no doubt you'll find some dishonest way to deny these truths (or mock me for using facts), and a couple of the other cowards will back up your new fantasies, but do you ever wonder what happened to your integrity?

I do like the "I'm an innocent seeking answers" approach you've taken to trolling. It's novel, at least.

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Chuff is of British origin and the word has been around since 1860. Its a colloquial phrase common to Brits and has recently become part of the American lexicon. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/chuff

Etymology! When it gets mal-splained to you, it changes the way words sound!

In keeping with the theme of this thread, I am jazzed that I don't live with the kind of garbage that's in mal's head.

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Perhaps, heed your own advice and embrace and celebrate diversity.

Ha! Take "yes" for an answer already! Another "got ya!" that embarrassingly ain't. The fragility of your ego is a marvel to behold. I shudder to think where you'd be without your li'l buddies around here to prop you up.

Went to the joystick arcade bar in Atlanta this past Saturday. Finally got to play a cramped 4 player game of gauntlet and turtles in time. Also the ms pacman game was super fast for some reason but made for a more fun game.

Nobody under 45 is gonna get that. I'm from WV, so the works of Dolly Parton were issued to me along with my birth certificate.

38 here and I didn't even read the rest of the meme. I wish I knew you were from WV Howard. I just spent a full year there in '15 for work and was bored out of my mind daily looking for something to do. Oh well.

My dad swears by pomegranate juice as causing a huge reduction in the frequency and severity of migraines. I knew some scientists studying it 10 years ago and turned him on to it.

You can buy the concentrate and dump a tablespoon in iced tea once a day and it's actually quite good. Might be worth a shot for $15.

:cheers:

Yeah! It's the antioxidants, pomegranates are loaded with 'em. It's another one of those power-foods (like Honey, Avocados, Ginger, Turmeric).

Not only are antioxidants good for your skin, and can reduce the risk of cancer, but studies have shown that it helps reduce the severity and frequency of migraines for those who are susceptible to them.

Definitely try upping your antioxidant intake for a month or two. It's one of those home remedies from the holistic folks. I personally try to get my antioxidant intake from red wine as much as I can... ;)

Had a horrible day. Took a few minutes for myself to check out a new thrift store that opened up. Got two NIB ps2 gamepads for 5 bucks pop. The lady that works there says they get stuff in daily, so I can look forward to buying more stuff I don't need. :)

Pi Zero Ws are $5 at Microcenter again. I was there buying paper and did the "I've never met this strange woman before in my life" routine and left with two. Plan is to upgrade one of my Pi Carts, and stick the non wifi one inside a cabinet.

I just leave one of those carts on 24/7 and keep a wireless controller on my nightstand. It's totally tits.

Chuffed! because I've been invited to check out a private collectorís pinball and pop culture collection. If he lets me, I'll take some pics. I have no contacts for pinball machines here in Aussie land but this guy has many. Maybe I can get myself some old broken down thing and fix it up. Surely that wouldnít be that expensive a project?

Chuffed! because I've been invited to check out a private collectorís pinball and pop culture collection. If he lets me, I'll take some pics. I have no contacts for pinball machines here in Aussie land but this guy has many. Maybe I can get myself some old broken down thing and fix it up. Surely that wouldnít be that expensive a project?

Thanks! I just updated my thread (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,158056.0.html) on the monitor's color problem. Half of the color range is stuck full-on. As is frequently the case, half-working is proving harder to diagnose than not-working-at-all.

Today while driving around on my job I spied a rear projection tv put out for hard rubbish collection. I want the parts out of one of these for my projects. I hope its there tonight when I drive around with my trailer. Chuffed if I score it intact.

I'm going to salvage various parts from the projector TV. Mainly the screen and some of the optics. The projectors in them were rubbish so not interested in them even if they work.

I want to cut up the screen and use part of it for a table top gaming platform. Some small parts will go into my RoToron project also. The unit is just on the curb with some other junk at the front of someones place. The raid is on for tonight, I'll dress in black and approach with headlights off.

Then I'll knock on the door and politely ask if I can cart it away :lol Wish me luck.

I'm going to salvage various parts from the projector TV. Mainly the screen and some of the optics. The projectors in them were rubbish so not interested in them even if they work.

I want to cut up the screen and use part of it for a table top gaming platform. Some small parts will go into my RoToron project also. The unit is just on the curb with some other junk at the front of someones place. The raid is on for tonight, I'll dress in black and approach with headlights off.

Then I'll knock on the door and politely ask if I can cart it away :lol Wish me luck.

So, I am not sure what "Chuffy" means, but this thread sure is positive! I'll give it a try:

My 3rd son was born (my poor wife is very outnumbered) and I got to drop my first son off at is very first day of school. That was great.

We had a blast at the wife's 27th birthday party. Got to see a lot of old friends I had not seen in a while.

I got some new tools for the shop including a brand new Powermatic 8" 2HP jointer with a helical cutterhead and parallelogram table. This beast has an 82" bed and weighs 600lbs! It was not fun muscling it off the pallet and onto the mobile base by myself by hand (I don't have a forklift or hoist or anything). Good thing I have been hitting the gym pretty hard. But boy does it run like a dream.

At my job, 3 people on our small team quit at the same time. I was able to turn that in my favor and got a promotion and a nice 20% raise (though it is actually less because I went up a tax bracket... 28% tax sure looks like a lot on paper). I also get to hire a few more people.

I started a new arcade project (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,158076.0.html). We'll see if this one actually gets built. I think I enjoy designing cabs as much as I enjoy building them.

I added a few new pieces to my Zelda/Nintendo collection. Nothing rare or exciting, but I love them.

I also added a few new rifles to the armory. I basically stole a brand new LWRC M6A2 for $1300 (these older models were hand made in the USA). It is the DEA edition too. It has a pretty sweet short-stroke piston system. I threw a Leopold LCO red dot sight on it and it shoots like a dream - especially for the price.

(http://i.imgur.com/ESyGXmdm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/ESyGXmd.jpg)

The wife and I finally got our LTCs (license to carry). The class was actually pretty fun. Plus, my stainless Springfield 1911 caught some attention at the range during the marksmanship test :laugh:.

Also, it sounds like there are some homebrewers on here. My last batch of IPA was troublesome... it turned out decent and alcoholic... so not all bad! ;D

IPA? Why don't you just drink a Natural Light, piss in a bottle, drink the piss, and piss that out into a bottle. You will still have a better beer than any IPA. That crap is a crime against beer.

I wonder if you are a supertaster. That's a real thing (for real (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supertaster)). Supertasters usually no not like IPAs. My older brother says they taste like licking a pine tree. :cheers:

I like pretty much all beer except the in-between styles like pilsners.

Anyway, apparently IPAs, double IPAs, sours, and hazy wheat ipas are old and busted and brut ipa is the new hotness. Houston has so many breweries now it's unbelievable and this whole thing is going to crash and burn hard.

Anyway, apparently IPAs, double IPAs, sours, and hazy wheat ipas are old and busted and brut ipa is the new hotness. Houston has so many breweries now it's unbelievable and this whole thing is going to crash and burn hard.

But, hey. $12.50 a class, why the hell not.

Austin is the same. There are 3 breweries on the street that I work on (and another opening soon) and about 6 within a few blocks. I don't think anything is going to "crash and burn", but the space is defiantly very competitive so you see small breweries pop up and fail pretty quickly and often. Maybe if the demand for craft beer falls, but that seems unlikely (unless you think it's just a fad?)

Fat Tire was good but they got cheap or changed ingredients or something.

And, yes, craft beer is a total fad. How many martini and cigar bars you seeing nowadays? That ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- was everywhere 10-12 years ago. Enjoy it while it lasts, all it's going to take is chubby girls cutting carbs out of our diets again to kill it.

And, yes, craft beer is a total fad. How many martini and cigar bars you seeing nowadays? That ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- was everywhere 10-12 years ago. Enjoy it while it lasts, all it's going to take is chubby girls cutting carbs out of our diets again to kill it.

Hmm. Maybe it's not coincidence that craft beer become popular around the same time as "dad bods". :lol

At least one of the reasons cigar bars are not around anymore is because they not allowed (at least in Austin). Can't smoke anywhere that is open to the public unless you are grandfathered in (yes even on private property). ::) That said, there are still a good number of cigar rollers and clubs in Austin.

We need to figure out how to get rid of some of these ridiculous laws governing smoking and alcohol sales.:soapbox:

Finally sat down and beat Sega Spiderman for what I think is the first time ever.

God, what a turd.

the only thing I remember about the game besides all the wild scrolling, was the Venom fight, which was epic at the time cause you were fighting some other boss at the same time (lizard? green goblin? been too long)

Don't ask me why but I love this type of game. The whole FF, TMNT, XMen, yadda yadda. Just found out the other day they made one that was based on Alien vs Predator. Mind numbing, side scrolling violence.

Overall, yeah. Weapons pick ups and drops are well balanced, guns are a part of the game with an understandable limitation. I also like the 2 DnD games but AvP is more fun. only thing AvP is missing, is a 4th player.

Don't ask me why but I love this type of game. The whole FF, TMNT, XMen, yadda yadda. Just found out the other day they made one that was based on Alien vs Predator. Mind numbing, side scrolling violence.

Have you tried C.O.W. boys of Moo Mesa yet? Very underappreciated. Beat em ups are probably my favorite genre as far as arcade games go. I played through Night Slashers the other day.... fairly terrible, but getting to see all the monsters and stuff was fun.

So I found a colecovision controller at goodwill today and I managed to save (buy) it before they threw it out. I don't even have a colecovision, but saving it made my day. It's the little things I guess. I'll probably rig up an Arduino to make it work on the pc.

I have a Wild West Cowboys of Moo Mesa PCB in my Candy Cab right now. I really like it. It is eventually going into a proper 4 player cab once I get around to fixing the cab up pretty. My candy cab will house fighting games eventually.

Played through Punisher while pumping my little legs on an exercise bike. I'd peg it top of mid tier in the genre. Too many weapons flopping around everywhere but it's fun. Craps all over Spider-Man.

For sure, its definitely top of the mid tier, but you can tell it was the basis for the gun play for AvP. Simpsons gets flack for being such a weird IP to use for a beat em up, but the 2 player team up mechanic is really well done even if inflating balloons between rounds is silly.Denjin Makai series has more special moves than street fighter and a lot of odd humor.Revenge of Death Adder is the best Golden Axe by far and while a genesis exclusive, I *really REALLY* like Cyborg Justice. You can rip parts off of your opponent and put them on your robot.

btw., Nintendo just announced a Capcom beat-em-up bundle to be released on Switch sometime this year (i think) on the Nintendo Direct.. It has 7 games, ranging from Knights of the Round to Final Fight, they also mentioned Battle Circuit will be on it (first time it's been ever ported?).

The emulation shader looked not like ass, but I'd want to see it live before passing judgement.

I saw NIN in college at U of I. He had some freak show open for him. It was a great performance by NIN. I agree with PBJ. I am really tired of hearing "closer" every time NIN is mentioned. Pretty Hate Machine is where my interest starts and ends.

So this one was weird. I remember not playing it in my college food court arcade because I was afraid a girl would see me playing it. Sure enough my wife wanders out and was intrigued enough to watch me play through a few stages. Some things I liked, some I didn't. Worth playing.

After what seems like an eternity It's time for my annual holiday, also known by the wife as the Annual Disney pilgrimage. Starting today I have 1 month off of work. Fly out to Orlando tomorrow morning at some stupidly early time. All the packing is done, Shorts and T shirts all the way for the next 3 weeks. It's a shame that DisneyQuest is gone but I guess I'll go to Dave and Busters and see what the latest rail gunners are :)

Damn bro thats harsh. I had a good time when I took my daughter to Disney World last year. I don't do good in crowds and expected to be on edge the whole time but it was fun. Next time I am getting the wrist bands. We could only fast track three attractions at a time.

I was never a Disney fan. My kids aren't Disney fans. I guess that could be part of the problem. My favorite part was hanging out in the campgrounds. I had a cabin and my parents had their RV. The kids were little and they loved the RV. My wife and I had the cabin mostly to ourselves. We met some other people and we grilled out every night.

I took my kids to Universal a couple years ago and we had a great time. They were 15 and 18 at the time. We stayed at the Hard Rock. Their system for early ride entry is way better than that fast track Disney had at the time. At Universal we waltzed onto rides and attractions with little wait time and we didn't have to strategically plan out our day. Disney may have changed their system by now. The water park at Universal was a waste of time. Too much waiting around. For some reason they had a different system than the other 2 Universal parks. We left after an hour.

I am glad you had fun at Disney. Just because I didn't like it, that doesn't mean I don't want anyone else to like it. My wife loved it.

What he said. Went to Disney and Universal in my teenage years..... Universal, while very tame was fun.... Disney seemed to be geared towards toddlers and perpetual 8 year olds. Keep in mind I was very much a Disney fan at the time and I still found it underwhelming.

That being said, just skip them both and go to Cedar Point. They have actual rides in their park ass opposed to infinate stage shows and have some of the best coasters on the planet.

Used to enjoy going to Fiesta Texas during the offseason. No lines and the workers were so damn stoned you could basically do anything. Had a season pass for awhile and was always getting cheap/free tickets. Got to be that you'd recognize the performers and go, "this is the third year in a row I've seen that blond sing boogie woogie santa claus for minimum wage..." Anyway, nice diversion for 2 or 3 hours and it was only about a 20 minute drive.

Sea World, though, meh. The last time I went, I got to listen to how killer whales have a range in nature of thousands of miles while I watched one swim around in circles in a tiny swimming pool. That was it for me. Blackfish is a great documentary if you like listening to crazy, attractive people talk.

Houston.. well... AstroWorld is now a parking lot for the Houston rodeo. And we've got some scammer that's been raising money for "Dinosaur Land" for at least 20 years.

Never did the water park. I actually went once before it was owned by Six Flags. All that I remember is that was very heavy on song and dance shows and very light on rides. Thankfully Six Flags fixed that ratio. Also, the ENTIRE place shuts down if it rains. Don't be fooled into buying admission anyway.

EDIT: Oh yeah, and it was at Fiesta Texas on Three Kings Day 2008 that I had to be compressed into a ride. Right on the heels of my wife taking a biology of obesity graduate course. The beginning of the end of my fat, drunk, and stupid phase. RIP. :'(

Ok how about Busch Gardens? They have a good park as well. tbh though I can't think of a single good park that doesn't have crazy long lines, Disney included.

Yep going over to Busch, gonna do their howl and scream, front of line pass so don't care too much about the queues, booked a hotel over the road for the night coz I'll probably have too much to drink whilst there too, may actually have the balls to go on Sheikra in the dark this year, Cheetah run was bad enough after a few last year.

One cool thing about living where there is a lot of German heritage is that they start the Oktoberfests early so they aren't all on the same weekend.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180922/7f6277fc54dba39ebf9b9d6117550742.jpg)

I needed a new external for my xbox and for once in my life the stars aligned and they had a sale when I needed something. Picked up a 1TB WD passport for 25 bucks at Office Max. It's a weird sale... in store only and not even the managers knew about it. I guess it's where the box has "for mac" branding. Transferring games now and I'll now have enough room to install my xbox/xb360 games.... so I'm chuffed about that.

I like that one, the art is fantastic all around, and the shooting works because the pace of the game is pretty quick. I also like the NES version, even though itís a completely different game. Tough as nails though.

I redid an IDE hard drive cable tonight. Pulled one out of a 15 year old PC in a scrap pile. Had to remove, flip, and reclamp one of the connectors. Been a good 10 years or so...

Do you test continuity for your cables? Or just wing it? I plug mine into headers and test each pin one by one with itís neighbouring pins. Itís tedious and perhaps thereís an easier way, but Iím paranoid about my crimps being off.

I like that one, the art is fantastic all around, and the shooting works because the pace of the game is pretty quick. I also like the NES version, even though itís a completely different game. Tough as nails though.

The NES version continues the fine Nintendo tradition of being nothing like the arcade game.

Yes, it's quick. I couldn't quite ever figure out where my character's hit box was. The voice recordings are hilariously bad... pretty sure it was the programmers doing the voices at their desk. You even get a nice loud pop when the mic cuts off at the end of their lines. A couple of the characters seemed professionally done, though. I guess it gets the job done but when you compare it to Simpsons or X-Men it's definitely a step down.

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Do you test continuity for your cables? Or just wing it? I plug mine into headers and test each pin one by one with itís neighbouring pins. Itís tedious and perhaps thereís an easier way, but Iím paranoid about my crimps being off.

And here I was all proud of myself for clamping it in a vise instead of going side to side with a pair of pliers like back in the old days. Dude, crimp and test it by plugging it in. The pin layout is such that it's fry proof.

And here I was all proud of myself for clamping it in a vise instead of going side to side with a pair of pliers like back in the old days. Dude, crimp and test it by plugging it in. The pin layout is such that it's fry proof.

Yeah, I still clamp them with a pair of pliers. Which is why I am paranoid about the pins shorting. But maybe you're right, I should just roll with it and see if it works or not.

Also added this to my porch. We're emerging from our air conditioned cocoons in Houston.

The house felt cold in Pennsylvania this morning so I looked at the temperature on the thermostat (which is turned off).65 degrees. Somehow in a few months I'll consider that a warm house instead of a chilly one. :dunno

I'm not sure if it's my thyroid problems or the Synthroid medication itself, but I'm hot almost all the time now. AC is still at max most of the time and I still manage to sweat like a pig. Getting old is a pain in the ass. Anyway, yeah, my bill is generally high as well.

I can't tell if I like the new art style of the Wonder Boy remake or the old one better from what I've seen in the pics. For some reason the new style reminds me of those "story" games that have beautifully drawn scenes, but don't really involve actual gameplay.

For the most part, the new art works well. You can toggle back and forth to the old sprites instantly in game, which I find myself doing periodically to make sure I'm not overlooking something. The original game holds up very well, IMO, and the remake gives you some gentle hints by providing more info about the armor/weapons and their respective abilities. This must have been in the manual originally because this is one I actually beat back in the day.

Very chuffed to have scored this 27" CRT TV off of the curbside. I'm working towards the "PBJ Dumpster Diver" award. I know there is no such award, but there should be 8) It has RGB component input into which I fed it some test video.

So 27" is at the limits of the largest equivalent arcade monitors ever made I believe. This unit has a clean sharp image, although if I'm picky there are some convergence errors towards the outer edges. I ran a DVD THX test calibration video to see more clearly. You can see some warping of the image in some areas:

I bought the poster as the show on May 21, 2010 at MSG (notice the high score) and the setlist (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/pearl-jam/2010/madison-square-garden-new-york-ny-63d4d29f.html) was awesome. Coincidentally my youngest daughter was born on the same day 2 years later so the poster has even more meaning to us. Looks great in the basement with some other concert posters and arcade cabs.

I bought the poster as the show on May 21, 2010 at MSG (notice the high score) and the setlist (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/pearl-jam/2010/madison-square-garden-new-york-ny-63d4d29f.html) was awesome. Coincidentally my youngest daughter was born on the same day 2 years later so the poster has even more meaning to us. Looks great in the basement with some other concert posters and arcade cabs.

Nice framing and matting on both of those. Did you do it yourself or have it done?

I bought the poster as the show on May 21, 2010 at MSG (notice the high score) and the setlist (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/pearl-jam/2010/madison-square-garden-new-york-ny-63d4d29f.html) was awesome. Coincidentally my youngest daughter was born on the same day 2 years later so the poster has even more meaning to us. Looks great in the basement with some other concert posters and arcade cabs.

Nice framing and matting on both of those. Did you do it yourself or have it done?

I had it done at Michael's. They send me 70% off coupons like 5 times a week it seems so over the last 12 months I've been putting them to good use. I have one more to go (Camden, 2006) and all of our PJ souvenirs will be framed. The wife and I see them pretty much whenever they come to NYC (or Philly and sometimes Boston). I don't have a poster for each show we have been to - they are very hard to get because they print a limited amount and then they sell out immediately. Usually you have to decide whether to go in early or tailgate for another hour and that decision is always made on the spot and depends on the number of beers I've had at that point :)

It's a bit mental but whatever - good memories. I do have other stuff planned to hang on the walls (there is a MSG Radiohead poster down there already). Movie posters are in the works for Star Wars, Back to the Future and Goonies (the kids voted and I approve!). :cheers:

I've been very reluctant to bring up the NFL this year. Primarily because the Cowboys are lousy with no end in sight, but also because what I used to call society's secular glue has become political. Oh well, Aggies are looking better.

I've been very reluctant to bring up the NFL this year. Primarily because the Cowboys are lousy with no end in sight, but also because what I used to call society's secular glue has become political. Oh well, Aggies are looking better.

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Well the Eagles stink too and ROOOOOOLLLLLLLL TIDE!

Im happy the Browns are doing better they've brought in good coaches and good players and deserve to do well.

Took advantage of a "free" four cardstock prints coupon from Shutterfly coupon to test their printing quality. I'd say it's "eh" as they cropped a few but it turned out good overall. These are actually four high quality box scans that I touched up and then drew in cropped out elements to get them to a proper 8x10" aspect ratio and size and then arranged together inside the frame. I want to eventually do all the Konami silver boxes as I always thought they looked particularly good. Maybe fill the entire door.

That's why I had "free" in quotes. I think it was about 12 bucks shipping, which isn't great for regular paper printing, but they have strange media print options, so this was just a test to see if they red flag copyrighted material or what have you and if the prints are of a decent quality. I will say that the cardstock is pretty darn thick, so I'll give them that much.

I was thinking down the line, the next time they do a coupon for those blankets or something oddball it might be fun to print some full side art or a flyer or something.

just look up the pinout for the lasso in Jambo Safari. You're basically gonna make 1 wire go to 2 pins, twice. Shift down triggers shift down and lasso back, and shift up triggers shift up and lasso out.Its just been too long and I dont remember the pins.

EDIT: Followed the links, the KLOV thread has it right. You can either jumper the pins on the bottom of the IO or run extra wires (I ran extra wires) 24+26 and 23+25

Have you tried Deadpool yet? I played it at the white rose show, it was actually REALLY fun. Was impossible to hear the sound/music/voice but the table had lots of shots and modes. First table in a long time that made me wish I could afford a NIB pin.

Have you tried Deadpool yet? I played it at the white rose show, it was actually REALLY fun. Was impossible to hear the sound/music/voice but the table had lots of shots and modes. First table in a long time that made me wish I could afford a NIB pin.

Is that last pic the Wand of Gamelon?

I have played about 10 games on Dead Pool it is a fun game. I wish some of the shots worked better. If that even makes sense. I mean I hit that Colossus shot dead to rights about 10 times to have that ball bounce out 8 different times. And that katana lock shot is a pain tool.... but over all I think it's a great game!

Yeah I had a similar issue with the colossus shot as well, but I have no idea what angle the table was at or anything else, so I chalked it up to my lack of ability. My game on GotG lasted a lot longer than my DP games, but I had more fun with DP. I wanted to play the Walking dead but every time I walked by it , it had a long line.

Guess these painted pumpkins are a "thing" this year on the female internet. If you kid doesn't grow up with scars on their hand from a slipped knife from carving a pumpkin you have failed as a parent.

Guess these painted pumpkins are a "thing" this year on the female internet. If you kid doesn't grow up with scars on their hand from a slipped knife from carving a pumpkin you have failed as a parent.

My wife almost took the knife away from her yesterday. She was close to losing a finger carving a Pac Man pumpkin.

Got first place in my work's Video Game Trivia challenge on Friday. There were 10 questions per decade of gaming from the 80's onward. I was saddened by how little people knew of the 80's and 90's games. For a game development studio, I would expected more out of these guys. But then again, I do work with a lot of millennials...

Much as it kills me to do it, I'm probably going to print the backglass as a marquee, scrap off what remains of the original paint, and reuse the glass. Building a new frame for the glass that looks factory is going to be difficult. I compared it to several other gun games and it's the most complicated mounting by far. Missing back door is just plywood and a nail. Otherwise it's complete.

Well you can only do what you can do. Sometimes the backglass just isn't salvageable. I love the old shooting gallery games.... especially when they added UV light into the mix. Be sure to throw up some video footage if it in action when you get the chance.

Your feelings should be mixed. The hobby obviously isn't going to die thanks to this infusion of new blood, but then again the quality of some of this stuff is so poor that it might give newcomers bad impressions of the classics.

All I know is dollar general and all the other "dollar" brand stores are going to have some of the newer hdmi atgames ataris and genesis for around 30 bucks so long live the era of disposable crap. :)

Made me feel like the hobby has jumped the shark, to be honest. Those TV joysticks didn't help matters, the 99 cent apps on our phones made it worse, and now I see a shelf of stuff like that and wonder, "what's the point?" Nobody is buying any of that crap, either. Contemplating driving down to Galveston and throwing my latest project off the bridge.

Made me feel like the hobby has jumped the shark, to be honest. Those TV joysticks didn't help matters, the 99 cent apps on our phones made it worse, and now I see a shelf of stuff like that and wonder, "what's the point?" Nobody is buying any of that crap, either. Contemplating driving down to Galveston and throwing my latest project off the bridge.

Pacman256? pffft send it to me I think its neat as ---fudgesicle---.You have me wanting to pick up one of those shooting gallery gun games too

I am tired of the argument that it brings more people into the hobby. I don't want more people unless they care about the games. I had to pay way too much for my Tempest. I saw a Taito cab gutted and raped by a Pandora's box on Craigslist. It pisses me off.

It doesn't bring anyone into the hobby, all it does it kill prices. $2,000 for a Ms Pacman cabinet, or $20 for a miniature one that's close enough and you'll be tired of in a week? Those TV joysticks killed the value of those classics overnight. The bitching was unreal at arcade shows that year.... The get a $300 Ms Pac, fix the board, cap the monitor, throw $400 decals on it, and flip it for a $1,000 profit days were over. :lol

It doesn't bring anyone into the hobby, all it does it kill prices. $2,000 for a Ms Pacman cabinet, or $20 for a miniature one that's close enough and you'll be tired of in a week? Those TV joysticks killed the value of those classics overnight. The bitching was unreal at arcade shows that year.... The get a $300 Ms Pac, fix the board, cap the monitor, throw $400 decals on it, and flip it for a $1,000 profit days were over. :lol

You just made me pro-Arcade 1Up. It they kill the flipper and 60-1 "conversion" market that is a good thing.

Whenever I see those shelves in department stores with the cheapie arcade products like Arcade 1UP or the Jakks stuff, I just roll my eyes, sigh, and let a little piece of my soul die away.

I don't care for making this hobby more accessible. I say keep it exclusive, niche. Makes people really work to learn about their projects, gets them to understand how to maintain their cabinets and it keeps the level of quality higher.

All this hoo-ra for making arcade games more accessible is just biting us in the ass. We've seen it already, time and time again, and it's getting worse. Prices of items are now getting to ridiculous levels. There was a list of sub-$100 boards that you could get a year ago (and was priced like that for years prior) that have now almost doubled in price now. This trend of converted original cabinets with ---smurfy--- raspberry Pi installations going for thousands of dollars needs to stop. Or we see people parting out original cabinets for these pandoras/pi's/60-n-1 and trying to hawk those parts for insane prices, as if they struck gold.

Do you want to be able to buy arcade quality joysticks and buttons 20 years from now? Well you better be glad the prices are skyrocketing now because that means places like happ can stay in business. They sure aren't getting the majority of their money from actual arcades these days.... it's from people like us and yes, even the people buying the 1up cabs and upgrading them or building those horrid Pi cabinets.

Quality Joysticks can be found anywhere these days. You can thank fighting games for that. I donít see that changing in the next 20 years.

And the influx of the Jakks handhelds and 1up Arcade trash products isnít whatís keeping happs in business. Casinos are. As long as gambling machines are still around, we donít have to worry about Happs going down.

You'll never be able to buy new happ joysticks again if they stop making them. They don't exactly put a lot of joysticks and arcade push buttons on casino games and if there isn't demand for a particular product then they'll stop making it. The fighter scene yields almost zero demand because they are Nippon fetishists that only want sanwa style parts. I appreciate your input, but next time think it through before you respond.

I appreciate your input, but next time think it through before you respond.

I donít know why you always gotta end with throwing shade in your responses. Iíve been making an effort to be cool with you, but you make it really difficult with quips like this.

Anyway, your point was about obtaining quality sticks. The Nippon fetish controls,as you do racially put it, like Sanwas are indeed quality sticks. Theyíre just not Happ Joys.

And I donít know when the last time you went to a casino, but there are still MANY games there that still use push buttons, switches, touch screens, chrome t-molding, bill despensers, power supplies, led lighting....all these things Happs has in stock. They are not going to be in trouble if people stop buying Joysticks.

I appreciate your input, but next time think it through before you respond.

I donít know why you always gotta end with throwing shade in your responses. Iíve been making an effort to be cool with you, but you make it really difficult with quips like this.

1. Make a bigger effort.

2. It's not a "quip". That was my honest response. I genuinely appreciated your input, but I genuinely wish you would put more thought into what I'm saying instead of immediately posting a response that tries to negate it. Again, please refer to #1

Alright Howard, looks like youíre still going through your rough patch so Iíll be accommodating. Iím sorry for instantly dismissing your points. I just feel like the hobby doesnít need any more exposure, and would like to see it stay niche and to the size it was before these low quality cash-grab products were put up on department store shelves.

Thatís just my personal preference for the direction of this hobby. Iím sorry if that isnít in alignment with yours. But your concern for not having available products 20 years from now is valid.

I hope things get on an upward trend for you. Iíll try to avoid interacting with you from now on, unless you invite me to. Godspeed.

I've been given a few of those mini cabinets over the past few years. I keep them on a shelf in the basement arcade. After each party I notice that my kids friends have taken them down and played them so they are good for something. It is also fun to collect the ones that match a full-size cabinet I own.

The mini-Tetris is actually a lot of fun. I just wish it saved high scores.

I like the tiny cabs purely for decoration. I have the tiny arcade pacman and when I see them in bargain bins I often pick them up. There's a guy on ebay that sells tiny 3d printed models of various cabs complete with side art. I'd like to have a go at that sometime but only if I could find some lcds that I could use as a scale monitor so I could shove a Pi in there or something for novelty's sake.

I got the 1up galaga for 299 and wallyworld goofedup my order so I got 50 bucks back for the trouble.

I assembled it yesterday. Played one game and the joystick broke. Stuck a wico leaf joystick. Some bright spark put a slot for the joystick making it a two way. I thought galaga was 4 way. Had to bondo that up for the spade bit, and shagged up the CP up a bit. Added two service buttons and wired them all to the gpio on the pi.

With the LCD daughter board and some spare bits, made it a nice cabaret for less than $50. That riser was a bit of a rip off. The steam link was overkill, besides the pi can stream too.

I thought galaga was 4 way. Had to bondo that up for the spade bit, and shagged up the CP up a bit.

Galaga and Galaxian were always 2 way - wasn't until a bit later the games based on them ( ie. Gorf) began using 8 way sticks to move forward and backward as well as to the sides. Then with the Anniversary machines they released with Ms. Pacman/Galaga they went with 4 way for Ms. pacman and Pacman so that might be where you are thinking it came with a 4-way.

I thought galaga was 4 way. Had to bondo that up for the spade bit, and shagged up the CP up a bit.

Galaga and Galaxian were always 2 way - wasn't until a bit later the games based on them ( ie. Gorf) began using 8 way sticks to move forward and backward as well as to the sides. Then with the Anniversary machines they released with Ms. Pacman/Galaga they went with 4 way for Ms. pacman and Pacman so that might be where you are thinking it came with a 4-way.

Thanks. I was thinking of Galaga 90. ;)

Oh BTW Dillards are now selling the Asteroids Version in their stores.

Oh BTW Dillards are now selling the Asteroids Version in their stores.

Yeah seems the deluxe version is being sold a lot of places that decided to carry just one model to get some sales without taking up a big section of their store ( Home Depot, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, etc.)

I got the 1up galaga for 299 and wallyworld goofedup my order so I got 50 bucks back for the trouble.

I assembled it yesterday. Played one game and the joystick broke. Stuck a wico leaf joystick. Some bright spark put a slot for the joystick making it a two way. I thought galaga was 4 way. Had to bondo that up for the spade bit, and shagged up the CP up a bit. Added two service buttons and wired them all to the gpio on the pi.

With the LCD daughter board and some spare bits, made it a nice cabaret for less than $50. That riser was a bit of a rip off. The steam link was overkill, besides the pi can stream too.

How much can I flog it for?

Don't mind asking did you figure out which wire is ground on the joystick all I see is 2 blacks and 2 yellows.

Don't mind asking did you figure out which wire is ground on the joystick all I see is 2 blacks and 2 yellows.

With the joystick and other buttons it does not matter as long as 1 goes to ground - So if both yellows are from Left then you would hook up 1 yellow to one side and the other to the other side of the switch. the switch merely completes the circuit when pressed so it doesn't matter which side is which.

Had a productive few days, Sorted out and wallpapered the spare room downstairs ready for some display cabinets to go in. (Not a job I relished but it had to be done as the Disney collection is getting out of hand). Finally got round to framing up a bunch of coasters the wife bought, Artist is Angel Egle Wierenga, Need to adjust beetlejuice slightly but happy with the result otherwise. Oh and the wifes christmas present arrived just in time, should keep her busy for a while. (I got the full castle kit and the LED addon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWv-xLsMZKQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWv-xLsMZKQ)

One thing that has been quite surprising is finding out how many people we know that have struggled with it either personally or within their immediate families. She's doing some fascinating work with genetic analysis of brain and blood samples. The kind of stuff that was science fiction 20 years ago.

Two other things in my life. Last night I went to a successful defense celebration party. And it was at a mezcal bar. Now I've had mezcal and worm salt and they were amongst the worst things I've ever tasted.

So about a month ago my company lost 2 projects that our publishers pull out from. That was a huge blow, that crippled the studio. We had laid off over half our staff, and if we didnít get another project signed before Christmas break, the studio would have been shut down.

On Friday, our CEO told us he came into the office with the intention of laying everyone off because we werenít able to get anything signed, until about an hour before his lay-off meeting with us all, he received a call from a publisher we were talking to, and they offered us a contract!! Talk about by the skin of our teeth!This was definitely a Christmas miracle, and has been a huge weight off my shoulders. Iíve been working crazy hours the last month, from trying to build up demos and pitches, to updating my own portfolio for my contingency plan in case I got laid off. I was pulling off consistent 14 hour work days, and sleeping maybe 4 hours a night.

Iím chuffed I have a job waiting for me when we get back from break, and I get to spend the holidays relaxed and worry-free with family. *phew*

Every once in a while I'll buy a mini brisket out of the discount bin and smoke it on a gas grill with a smoke tube.Not ideal, but the last few turned out pretty good.

A few weeks ago I tried to do one in sub-freezing temperatures. I went by the thermometer in the top of the grill which in retrospect was a LOT colder than grill level.I caught on about an hour later because the edges were curling up and the bottom was charred. The internal temp was actually good, but the meat was as tough as shoe leather because it didn't have time to break down.Here is the reason I share this story: Supposedly a sous vide will never overcook because it never goes above finish temperature.48 hours at 155į and my brisket was salvaged. The inside was still just as pink as when it went into the sous vide.So if you ever have a brisket turn out tougher than you'd like, throw it in a sous vide bath for a couple days.

So about a month ago my company lost 2 projects that our publishers pull out from. That was a huge blow, that crippled the studio. We had laid off over half our staff, and if we didnít get another project signed before Christmas break, the studio would have been shut down.

On Friday, our CEO told us he came into the office with the intention of laying everyone off because we werenít able to get anything signed, until about an hour before his lay-off meeting with us all, he received a call from a publisher we were talking to, and they offered us a contract!! Talk about by the skin of our teeth!This was definitely a Christmas miracle, and has been a huge weight off my shoulders. Iíve been working crazy hours the last month, from trying to build up demos and pitches, to updating my own portfolio for my contingency plan in case I got laid off. I was pulling off consistent 14 hour work days, and sleeping maybe 4 hours a night.

Iím chuffed I have a job waiting for me when we get back from break, and I get to spend the holidays relaxed and worry-free with family. *phew*

Wow, I had this kind of work environment for several years. It scarred me permanently. I will always keep a healthy emergency fund and anytime we have company meetings and some executive gives a speech on how great things are going, I never believe them and start thinking I need to look for a new job.

Good job on a restful holiday!

I am also looking to make a job shift. I am switching jobs in January and enjoying my holiday break off. I'm super excited about it!

For awhile, my family was on this kick of leave a brisket in an oven overnight at 200 degrees, and then basically throw it on a grill and scorch it to get a bark. And that trick actually turns out decent brisket.

One day, I thought, how about I blacken it first and then bake it.

The brisket caught fire. I put the lid on my charcoal smoker. The temperature needle spun around twice. Then the dial went black. Then the paint on the smoker burst into flames.

I went in there with long tongs and pulled it out. We cut off the ash and put the rest in the oven.

I finally got to post 1337 and I get to have two days off work when it isn't just a weekend :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2

Not sure if chuffy or not, But after 34 years I have only just noticed the time machine gag in Gremlins. I'd always been so distracted by Robby the robot that I hadn't noticed it in the background and then not in the background :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: